IKPK gives recommendations to protect against heat

As reports the heat wave being dominated these days can negatively affect the health and welfare of citizens, especially vulnerable groups.

According to the ICHPK, prolonged periods of high temperatures during the day and night create accumulated stress in the body and increase the risk of disease or death from exposure to heat.

“The body's inability to regulate internal temperature and eliminate heat accumulated during these periods increases the risk of fatigue or heat shocks. The body's effort to cool down adds stress to the heart as well as kidney”, reports Periscope.

What actions must be taken to protect themselves from heat?

Stay away from the heat

Avoid appearances and heavy activities during the hottest time of the day.

Stay in the shade. Don't forget that the sun-perceptured temperatures could be 1050. APUC higher.

Spend two or three hours a day in a cool place.

Be aware of the dangers and remain informed of official warnings about high temperatures.

Keep your home fresh

Use the night air to cool your home by opening your windows in the evening, when the outside temperature is lower.

During the day, when temperatures are higher outside, close the windows and cover them with curtains or materials that prevent sunlight.

Turn off as many electric devices as possible.

Use electric ventilators only when the temperature is below 40 ° C.

If you use a air conditioner, place the thermostat in 27 APUC and turn on a ventilator that makes the environment feel as much as 4 APUC fresher and can save as 70% in the cooling energy bill.

Remember that in the shadow outside it may be cooler than inside.

Keep your body fresh and hydrated

Wear light clothes, loose clothing, and cotton.

Take a fresh shower or bath.

Wash your skin with a wet cloth, spray, or wet clothes.

Have a regular drink of at least 1 glass per hour and 3 liters a day.

Regularly contact vulnerable people especially with older ones over 65 and chronically ill, disabled, or living alone.

Protect Babies and Children

Never leave children or animals on parked vehicles high up in dangerous temperatures.

Avoid direct exposure to the sun from 10:00 to 5: 00 p.m.

The shadow can lower the heat for more than 10 R.C.

Never cover a child's cart with dry cloth. This increases its temperature. Use a wet, thin cloth, and refresh it from time to time.

Wear light, loose clothing that covers your skin, use wide - edged hats, sunglasses, and UV - ray protective cream.

Follow all instructions to keep the cool home cool to keep a safe temperature inside. /Periscopi/