During the summer season, the heat wave conditions occur when the maximum temperature in an area becomes much higher than the average, average temperature.
During this national season, the long sunlight, the lack of water in the body, the lack of water in the body or the physical labor in hot weather can be worse.
The intention to focus on this health crisis has been emphasized on concrete steps, which have increased due to heat heat. For example, the UN Secretary -General Antonio Guterres called for steps to take steps to take extreme heat resistance in 2021 and prepare strategy.
At the same time, the World Health Organization Office for the European region declared the climate crisis and extreme weather conditions for public health in 2023.
In 2024, the temperature destroyed global records.
Risk of health
There are many symptoms of ill health, such as severe headache, dizziness, nausea complaints, heartbeat growth, confusion and weakness in the body.
In the meantime, the risk of heart disease, diabetes, mental health, asthma and other diseases can increase the risk due to excess temperature. There is also a problem for pregnant women and there may be premature baby or newborn weight.
The impact of climate change is being felt in many parts of the world, with which the number of additional temperatures, their intensity, frequency and the number of people in them are also increasing.
During the day and night long -temperature heat causes stress on the human body, the risk of the disease increases, affects the ability to function and the workers decrease productivity.
Children are being harmed due to rising temperatures in countries located in Europe and Central Asia.
Distinction
The horrible temperature affects people in various ways and is often responsible for other factors, including age and health condition. In the elderly population, the body temperature becomes weakened, although it does not develop completely among infants and adolescents.
In addition to these, agricultural production, construction work, police and firefighters workers, including other emergency services, may have to carry burning heat.
The World Health Organization (WHO) says that the human body has an extraordinary ability to keep temperature regular and extensively lasts up to 37 ° C.
As the external temperature rises, the body becomes cool through the sweat and evaporation. However, this natural process, which has been in hot summer for a long time, can increase the pressure on the natural process and the chances of emergency conditions can be deeper.
A boy is drinking water in Belgrade, Serbia.
Important rescue arrangement
In the European region, the UN Health Organization (WHO) has begun a promotion called #Keepcool to remove these health anxiety with some suggestions to protect individuals and communities during the summer season.
Refrain from excess heat: Avoid any activities that are left out of the house or press the body at a lot of temperature. In the morning or evening, during the day, when the temperature decreases, when the temperature decreases is good. If possible, do not keep the shadow, the shade of the tree, the children or animals alone in the car.
Keep your house cool: Cool your home through the night wind. During the day, the curtains are dropped, close the windows and reduce heat inside the room. As much as possible, turn off the power tools as much as possible.
Keeping the body cool and not giving water shortage: Light, loose clothing. Bath with cold water and regular drinking water. Extra sugar rich, alcohol or caffeine drinks.
Maintaining continuous communication: Stay in continuous contact with their family members, friends, neighbors who spend most of the time alone. They may often need help on hot days. If someone has a problem, he should provide immediate advice and assistance.
A huge challenge
The World Health Organization emphasizes that excess heat is not just a seasonal situation or tendency. This is an important challenge related to public health, which is taking serious appearance due to climate change.
According to WHO, strong heat can be prevented by the strong public health approach to health reactions.
To prevent it, you need to change your habits, behavior, take care of each other and strengthen the health systems, so that there is an opportunity to enjoy summer months, there is an opportunity to not fight it at risk.