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Matters needing attention in hot weather

Precautions for heatstroke prevention in summer

(1) Suspend large outdoor or indoor gatherings, and try to stay indoors and avoid direct sunlight. 10- 16 It's best not to walk in the scorching sun, because the sun is strongest at this time, and the possibility of heatstroke is 10 times as usual! When you have to go out, you should take a parasol, light clothes and a wide hat. If possible, it is best to apply sunscreen; Prepare plenty of water and drinks.

(2) The indoor air conditioning temperature should not be too low. When the air conditioner can't be used, choose other cooling methods. Also pay attention to prevent air-conditioning diseases, often open the window for ventilation, and it is best to turn it on 1-3 hours before turning it off. We should make more use of natural wind to reduce indoor temperature, such as sprinkling some water on the ground.

(3) It is not advisable to bathe in cold water immediately when sweating all over; You should dry your sweat first, have a rest, and then take a bath with warm water.

(4) Pay attention to work and rest time to ensure sleep; Pause a lot of physical exertion. In summer, the days are long and the nights are short, the temperature is high, the human body has a strong metabolism, consumes a lot, and is prone to fatigue. Adequate sleep can relax the brain and body system, which is not only beneficial to work and study, but also a measure to prevent heatstroke. The best time to sleep is from 22: 00 to 23: 00, and the best time to get up is from 5: 30 to 6: 30.

(5) Eat salty food and drink more cold boiled water, cold salt water, white chrysanthemum water and mung bean soup. Don't drink too many cold drinks or alcoholic drinks. Ideally, drink 1.5 to 2 liters of water every day according to the temperature. When sweating a lot, you can add some salt water appropriately to make up for the salt lost by sweating.

Other common sense of heatstroke prevention in summer

1, eat less and eat more: the more things you eat in one meal, the more metabolic calories your body produces to digest these foods. Pay special attention to eating less high-protein food, which produces more metabolic calories;

2, eat spicy food: doctors believe that although it is unimaginable to eat these things on a hot day, spicy food can stimulate the heat reception in the mouth, improve blood circulation, lead to a lot of sweating, and help lower the body temperature;

3, warm shower: it is best to shower or bathe with warm water slightly below body temperature, especially before going to bed;

4, drink plenty of water: doctors recommend drinking less and drinking more water, because alcohol may cause water shortage in the body, mineral water or low-sugar soda is a better choice;

5. Avoid strenuous exercise: strenuous exercise activates body energy and increases body temperature.