Temperatures up to 37 degrees Celsius have been warned in our country in the second week of July.

In order to protect yourself from these high temperatures, the National Institute of Public Health (IKSHPK) has come up with some recommendations.

According to the IKSHPK, the heat wave that is expected to dominate in the coming days may negatively affect the health and well-being of citizens and especially vulnerable groups.

"Prolonged periods of high temperatures during the day and night create accumulated stress in the human body and increase the risk of illness and death from exposure to heat", says the IKSHPK announcement.

From IKSHPK they say that as a result, extreme heat can worsen the health condition of people who have chronic diseases (cardiovascular, mental, respiratory and diseases related to diabetes) and cause rapid kidney damage.

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Tips and recommendations to protect yourself from heat and high temperatures

The heat wave that is expected to dominate in the coming days may negatively affect the health and well-being of citizens and especially vulnerable groups.

Prolonged periods of high temperatures during the day and night create accumulated stress on the human body and increase the risk of illness and death from heat exposure.

The body's inability to regulate core temperature and eliminate heat build-up during high temperatures increases the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The strain placed on the body as it tries to cool down also stresses the heart and kidneys. As a result, extreme heat can worsen the health status of people who have chronic diseases (cardiovascular, mental, respiratory and diabetes-related diseases) and cause rapid kidney damage.

Advice and practical interventions at the individual level, but also at the level of the community and institutions, can save lives.

What actions should be taken to protect yourself from the heat?

Keep away from heat

➡️Avoid going outside and doing heavy activities during the hottest time of the day ☀️.

➡️Stay in the shade?. Remember that perceived temperatures in the sun can be 10-15 ˚C higher ?️.

➡️Spend 2-3 hours during the day in a fresh place?.

Are you aware of the risk?

➡️Stay ℹ️ informed about official warnings about high temperatures.

Keep your home cool

➡️Use the night air to cool your home by opening the windows in the evening when the outside temperature is lower than the inside?.

➡️During the day when the outside temperatures are higher than the inside ones, close the windows and cover them with curtains or materials that prevent sunlight from entering directly inside. ➡️Turn off as many electrical devices as possible?.

➡️Use electric fans only when temperatures are below 40 ˚C. ❄️

➡️If you use air conditioning, set the thermostat to 27˚C and turn on an electric fan - this will make the room feel 4˚C cooler. It can also save up to 70% on your cooling electricity bill ?️ ?.

➡️Don't forget that it can be cooler outside in the shade.

Keep your body cool and hydrated

➡️Do you use light and loose clothes, mainly made of cotton? ? ?.

➡️Take a fresh shower or bath? ?.

➡️Moisturize your skin using a damp cloth, spray or light wet clothing.

➡️Drink water regularly (?? 1 glass of water per hour and at least 2-3 liters per day).

➡️Contact? regularly with vulnerable people in your area – especially people over 65 and those with heart, lung or kidney disease, a disability and who live alone? ?.

Protect babies and children

➡️Never leave children or animals in parked vehicles for any length of time, as temperatures can quickly rise dangerously high.

➡️Avoid direct exposure to the sun during peak hours (11:00-17:00), seeking shade or staying indoors. ➡️Shadow? it can reduce the heat you feel by more than 10 °C.

➡️Never cover a pram/pram with dry fabric – it makes it hotter inside the pram. Instead, use a damp, thin cloth and re-moisten as needed to reduce the temperature.

➡️Dress the children??? in light, loose clothing that covers their skin and use wide-brimmed hats ?, sunglasses ?️ and ? sunscreen to protect them from sunlight.

➡️Follow the instructions to keep your home cool to maintain a safe indoor temperature.

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