Heat Wave: North India, which is eagerly waiting for the monsoon, is currently battling severe heat. Many states including Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan are scorching with heat wave. Heat wave has a very bad effect on health as it causes heat stroke and dehydration.
We all know that children and the elderly are more susceptible to heat waves than adults, so we need to take special care of them. But recently a study was conducted on this in which a shocking revelation was made. This study tells who is most affected by heat waves and how they can be protected.
These people are more prone to heatwaves
Heat Wave: North India, which is eagerly waiting for the monsoon, is currently battling severe heat. Many states including Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan are scorching with the scorching heat wave. Heat wave has a very bad effect on health because it causes heat stroke and dehydration. We all know that children and the elderly fall prey to heat wave more quickly than adults, so take special care of them. But recently a study was done on this in which a shocking revelation has been made. Yesterday tells who is most affected by heat wave and how they can be saved.
These people are more likely to be victims of heatwaves
According to this new study, disabled people are more vulnerable to heat waves. This study has revealed that the number of disabled people falling ill due to exposure to excessive heat is increasing and they have to be hospitalized in an emergency. The number of people admitted to the hospital is also a proof of this.
In fact, researchers at Busan National University in South Korea examined the effects of heat on emergency admissions to hospitals during the hot months of June to September. The study, published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal, found that people with disabilities are almost twice as likely to be hospitalized during the summer compared to the general population, especially for mental and respiratory diseases.
These people are also at risk
Let us tell you that children, sick and elderly people fall prey to heat wave more quickly than adults because their immunity is weak. In such a situation, you need to take special arrangements and precautions to protect these people from heat wave.
What are the effects of a heat wave on the body
Let us tell you that heat wave has a bad effect on the body. Diarrhea, dehydration, dizziness, feeling weak, headache are the symptoms of its attack. Along with body pain, muscle cramps start. Sometimes when the condition becomes serious, the patient gets fever and the heartbeat increases. In such a situation, the patient can even faint and have a seizure.
Ways to avoid heat wave
To protect yourself and your family from the heat wave, you will have to make special arrangements. Consume as much liquid as possible. Keep consuming coconut water, buttermilk, shikanji, curd, lassi, raw mango drink etc. Avoid including food with more oil and spices in the diet.
Avoid going out in the sun. If it is necessary to go out of the house, then wear glasses and a cloth on the head. Wear cotton, light and loose clothes. Drinking water from a pot instead of refrigerator will be beneficial for you. Try not to stay out of the house between 10 am to 4 pm because during this time the heat wave is very severe. If someone has heat stroke, then get it checked by a doctor immediately.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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