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22/06/23 06:25 AM IST

Heat Wave

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  • The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare  as he chaired a meeting to review public health preparedness for management of heat related illness.
Heat Wave
  • Heat exhaustion is a condition in which the body sweats excessively to regulate its core temperature.
  • This can cause fatigue and dehydration, but it is unlikely to be fatal. However, heat stroke is a severe condition that occurs when the body’s core temperature rises rapidly, and it becomes unable to sweat and cool down.
  • Heat stroke can lead to organ dysfunction and may be life-threatening. 
  • Individuals experiencing high body temperature without sweating, drowsiness, vomiting, reduced urine output, and breathing difficulties should be taken to the hospital promptly.
  • Special care should be given to vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, young children, and those with underlying health conditions, as they are more susceptible to the impacts of heat. 
Prevention
  • Avoiding direct sunlight, especially between noon and 3 pm, when the sun’s rays are the strongest.
  • Strenuous activities should be limited during this time.
  • Hydration is vital, even if one does not feel thirsty, and drinking fluids like water, lassi, lemon water, buttermilk, or oral rehydration solution (ORS) can help maintain electrolyte balance.
  • Heat action plans, along with awareness drives, play a significant role in reducing mortality rates during intense heatwaves.
  • By predicting heatwaves and educating the public about preventive measures, these initiatives contribute to saving lives.
  • Implementation of heat action plans resulted in a 30% to 40% reduction in mortality in Ahmedabad. 
Source- PIB

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