The elderly and children are more affected by high temperatures.. Know how to protect them

The country is still going through a state of high temperatures and the attendant high levels of humidity, which affects public health, you can get sick from high heat if your body is not able to cool itself and calm you properly, according to a report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Key things The ones that affect your body's ability to cool itself during extremely hot weather are:

High humidity: When the humidity is high, sweat does not evaporate as quickly and this prevents your body from releasing heat as quickly as it needs to.

Personal factors: Age, obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, mental illness, poor circulation, and sunburn can all play a role in determining whether a person can cool enough in very hot weather.

People 65 or older are at risk for heat-related illnesses, children younger than two years old, and people with chronic or mental illnesses.

People at risk of heat-related illness can take the following precautions to prevent illness due to high heat and humidity:

 

Stay in air-conditioned buildings as often as you can: Air conditioning is the number one way to protect you from heat-related illnesses.

Don't rely on a fan as your main cooling device during extreme heat waves.

Drink more water than usual and don't wait until you're thirsty to drink.

Do not use the stove or oven for cooking, this will make you and your home hotter.

Even young and healthy people can get sick from heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather:

Limit your activities outside, especially in the middle of the day when the sun is very hot.

Put on sunscreen.

Organize your activity. Start slowly and gradually increase the pace.

Drink more water than usual and don't wait until you're thirsty to drink more. Muscle cramps may be an early sign of heat-related illness.

Wear loose-fitting, lightweight and light-coloured clothing.

If you exercise during hot weather, protect yourself from heat and sunlight.

If you are wearing a mask and have a high temperature or difficulty breathing, put at least 6 feet between yourself and others and remove your face covering.

Schedule exercises early or late in the day when the temperature is cooler.

Seek medical attention immediately if you develop symptoms of heat-related illness.