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Climate scientists say that June of this year was definitely the hottest in recent years. Europe was covered by an abnormal heat wave, which has already begun to take the first lives. At the end of June, record temperatures were recorded across the continent, from France to Poland. The situation is particularly difficult now in the western part, in the southern French regions the temperature is 45.1 degrees Celsius.

Our situation is only slightly better. The average monthly temperature this year is 5 degrees above the climatic norm. It seems that this is not so significant, but it seriously affects our health. Today's edition. "Site" It tells you how dangerous summer heat is and how to escape from it.





First, it is necessary to understand what is the danger of heat and who suffers most from it. Let’s start with statistics: on hot days, the number of ambulance calls increases by 15%, and mortality from diseases of the cardiovascular system – by 90%. Older people and children under five are most at risk. In addition, women are twice more susceptible to the negative effects of overheating than men.

At high temperatures, people sweat more, so our cooling system works. So we lose a lot of fluid, there is dehydration. Blood because of this becomes thicker and does not move well through the vessels. Accordingly, all organs are supplied worse. Even for a healthy person it is difficult to endure, although he will not die from it.





It is much worse when a person has a chronic illness. With coronary heart disease, for example, the blood already poorly supplies the organ, and in the heat the situation only worsens. This leads to acute heart failure, myocardial infarction, acute attacks of angina pectoris. However, the main cause of death in the heat is a stroke that occurs due to insufficient blood supply to the brain.

That is why in the heat you need to be extremely careful and listen to your body. And do not forget the safety rules that doctors warn about every year.





Many people believe that being at home, and not under the hot sun, they are safe. However, the stuffiness of the house is no better, it also harbors the danger of overheating and related consequences. What measures should be taken?

1. It is best to keep windows closed during the day, especially if they are facing the sunny side. Open them only at night when the temperature on the street drops.
2. If possible, try to lower the temperature at home. Air conditioning will be most effective. If this is not possible, at least a fan. Although at temperatures above 35 degrees, they can be ineffective and even dangerous. You're going to think you're cooling down, but you're just going to blow in the warm air.
   
   
   
   
3. If it is not possible to change the temperature of the house, try to spend 2-3 hours a day in a cool room.
4. Drink enough fluids, take a cold shower or bath, make cold compresses or just wipe with cool water. Any procedure to lower the body temperature.
5. People often appear heat-swelling. This is a normal phenomenon, most often due to lack of fluid. In no case do not use diuretics, this can upset the balance in the body and lead to undesirable consequences.
   
   
   
   

It is easier to cope with the heat if you do not have to go out in the midst of the summer heat in the sun. However, living the summer without going out in the afternoon is impossible. Therefore, you need to remember the safety rules on the street.

1. If you still had to be outside in the hottest hours, try to avoid direct sunlight and try to be in the shade.
2. Avoid physical exertion. Working in the garden under the hot sun is a bad idea.
3. Wear light and loose clothes made of natural fabrics. Be sure to wear a headdress and sunglasses. Don't forget the sunscreen. They're not just on the beach.
4. Drink more clean water, at a temperature that you are comfortable with. If you like to drink hot tea, drink, but there will be no trouble from cold water. As long as the fluid enters the body. It is better to forget about carbonated drinks and alcohol during the heat.
   
   
   
   

All these recommendations should be followed by each person. If you have a chronic illness, do not forget to consult a doctor and clarify what you need to relieve your condition. If you feel unwell, immediately go to the hospital.

People in this heat often get sick, if you witness such a situation, give a person first aid. First call an ambulance, and while you wait for doctors, place the victim in a cool place. It is advisable to lay it so that the legs and hips are raised. Lost consciousness is better placed on its side.





Remove or at least unbutton the clothes and begin to carry out cooling procedures: put cold compresses on the neck and armpits, spray the skin with water at room temperature, provide fresh air. Now it is important to wait for the doctors, it is best not to give the victim any drugs until then. Do not use aspirin and paracetamol.

We hope that all these recommendations will help you and save you from the summer heat. Be sure to share this material with friends, everyone should know about it!

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