ROME temperature over 35 degrees. Afa, humidity that at certain times of close to 80%. The forecasting system signals the possibility arrival in the next few days, the weather conditions that may have adverse effects on health. Especially in population groups at risk: elderly people living alone, chronically ill, infants and very young children, pregnant women.
Here are ten simple tips to protect yourself from the Ministry of Health on hot days:
Do not go outside during the hottest hours, ie from 10 to 18. If you must exit is important to protect your head with a hat and light-colored eyes with sunglasses. It is also appropriate to protect parts of the body exposed to the sun with sunscreen if you have sensitive skin. 2) Wear appropriate clothing
Whether at home or at ‘open, it is advisable to wear light clothing, non-members , preferably of natural fibers to absorb sweat and let the skin breathe.
3) Refresh the environment
Use screening, roller shutters and blinds closed on the windows exposed to the sun. Close the windows during the day and open them during the coolest hours of the day to allow air exchange inside with outside air.
If you have air conditioning, remember that this instrument should be used by taking some precautions to avoid health consequences and excessive energy consumption. In particular, it is recommended to use the air only in the presence of high ambient temperatures, keep the temperature between 24 ° and 26 °, avoiding large swings than outside. It ‘important to cover in the transition from a warm to a cold one. Finally, it is recommended to avoid concomitant use of appliances that produce heat and energy consumption, and not to neglect the maintenance of the system and the regular cleaning of filters.
Making bathrooms and showers with warm water or wet face and arms with fresh water, may also be useful to put a wet towel on the nape.
5) Reduce physical activity
In the hottest hours of the day to practice outdoors avoid vigorous exercise or heavy work.
6) Drink with regularity
When it is very hot fluids and minerals lost through sweating intense, which is why you should drink at least two liters of water a day (unless otherwise directed by their doctor). The elderly and children are particularly at risk of dehydration. Avoid drinking alcohol and limit your intake of beverages with gas or too cold. Eat light foods and preferably with high water content (salad or fruit). Pay particular attention to the preservation of foods and avoid letting outdoors for more than two hours.
Carefully read the instructions given on the packaging of drugs and keep all medications in their packaging, away from sources of heat and direct sunlight. Store in a refrigerator drugs for which there is a storage temperature does not exceed 25-30 degrees. 8) Take precautions in the car
When you need to enter in a car parked in the sun you need to open the windows and doors before sitting in the car, then start the journey with the windows open or use the air conditioning system. Be careful when placing children on the child restraint system, make sure that they are not overheated. When you park the car never leave, even for a few minutes, people or animals in the cockpit. 9) Take special precautions
When it’s very hot, older people with chronic diseases (cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, diabetes, etc) and people who take drugs, they must observe some special precautions.
10) Monitor the weakest people
In prolonged periods of intense heat, pay attention to family members or neighbors very elderly, especially if they live alone and, where possible, help them do small chores, like grocery shopping, pick up the drugs in drugs etc. . Report to social services any situations that require intervention.
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