Given the long expected time for the present Heatwave in Spain, Ministry of Health publishes ten essential tips to avoid their most serious impact on the population. After AEMET announced that this event could last until Wednesday, it no longer rules out that it could last until Friday, the 17th.
Extreme heat, the Ministry reminds, can alter vital functions when the body is not able to compensate for changes in body temperature and can cause problems such as sunstroke or heatstroke, and even aggravate previous pathologies.
Therefore, on intense hot days, the Ministry of Health commissioned the National Plan for preventive actions against the health effects of extreme temperatures.
With this plan, information is provided in order to prevent and reduce the negative effects of heat on health, especially those who work with the most vulnerable groups such as the elderly, pregnant women, minors and chronic patients, or those who make effort. themselves outdoors.
To minimize health damage caused by extreme temperatures, ten years of general advice:
one. Drink water and fluids ofteneven if you don’t feel thirsty and regardless of the physical activity you do.
two. Avoid caffeinated, alcoholic or high-sugar drinksbecause they can promote dehydration.
3. Although anyone can have a problem with heat, Pay special attention to: infants and young children, pregnant or nursing mothers, as well as elderly or sick people that can be aggravated by heat (such as heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cancer, pathologies that impair mobility, dementia and other mental illnesses, as well as drug or alcohol abuse).
Four. Stay in cool places for as long as possiblein the shade or heating and refresh yourself when you need it.
5. Search reduce physical activity and avoid midday outdoor sports Your day
6. Wear light, loose clothing and let it breathe.
7. Nnever leave anyone in a locked, parked vehicle (especially the minors, the elderly or the chronically ill).
8. Consult your healthcare provider before symptoms lasting more than an hour and may be related to high temperatures.
9. drugs in a cool place; heat can change its composition and effects.
10. Do light meals helps to replenish salts lost through sweat (salads, fruits, vegetables, juices, etc.).
All information on the National Plan and information on risk levels can be found on the Ministry of Health website: https://www.sanidad.gob.es/excesoTemperaturas2022/consultar.do
In addition, a citizen’s Temperatures and Risk Levels Subscription Service link where they can receive an e-mail and/or SMS with daily information about the temperatures and risk levels of the provinces that interest them free of charge: https://www.sanidad.gob .es/excesoTemperaturas2022 /subscription.do
probably by friday
A very intense and unusual heat event for June will lead to an “over-likely” and early heatwave this weekend, which is the first of the year and will last through next Friday with temperatures in the southwestern part of the peninsula. It exceeds 42 degrees.
According to the forecasts of the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), «The temperature will be very intense in the Peninsula and the Balearic Islands. at least until wednesday next and It is not possible to extend it for a few more days.».
This very rare high-temperature event in June will lead to a “more-than-likely heatwave”. It will be especially evident on the weekend, According to Aemet spokesperson Rubén del Campo, thermometers will continue to rise overall.
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