Heat stroke, heatstroke, or heatstroke during the summer is dangerous and deadly. Remind people who work or play outdoor sports. Avoid staying in the sun for a long time. and drink water often If you are extremely hot but cannot sweat, quickly go into the shade. Cool off your body by using a damp cloth to wipe yourself off. If you have a seizure or lose consciousness, hurry to the hospital. or call hotline 1669
Dr. Jessada Chokdamrongsuk, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, said that in 2018, the Meteorological Department estimated that since March Thailand will enter summer. The weather is sweltering and very hot in some areas. The highest temperature may reach 40-42 degrees Celsius, which is during very hot weather. People are at risk of getting sick from hot weather, including heatstroke, heatstroke, or heatstroke, which are extremely dangerous. May cause the patient to die from abnormal functioning of the brain system. Information from the Bureau of Epidemiology An average of 32 people die from heatstroke per year. Most recently in 2016, 21 deaths were found.
The cause was due to the body’s temperature being higher than 40 degrees Celsius and being unable to adapt. Patients will experience fatigue, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, confusion, headache, low blood pressure, dizziness,ทางเข้า ufabet and may have additional symptoms such as Lack of sweat, delirium, convulsions, loss of consciousness, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, shock. If not treated promptly, death may occur.
Dr. Jesada continued that He urged public health officials and village health volunteers (VHVs) communicate knowledge and advice on care and prevention of diseases caused by hot weather to the people, especially 6 risk groups:
Groups at risk for “heat stroke” from hot weather
- People who work or do activities in the sun, such as playing sports or military training, who have not prepared before. People who work in the sun, such as construction workers and farmers.
- Children under 5 years old and the elderly
- People with chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke High blood pressure
- Fat person
- People who don’t get enough sleep
- People who drink heavy alcoholic beverages