In the summer with the most hot times of the day, there should be appropriate precautions to avoid sunburn, affecting health.
Recognizing signs and applying some preventive measures when doing outdoor activities will help ensure the health safety of each person.
heatstroke is a condition in which the body has difficulty regulating temperature due to prolonged exposure to hot weather. Basic signs to recognize a state of heatstroke: Body temperature gradually heats up, skin is red and dry, heart rate is fast, dizziness, nausea, headache...
Some measures to prevent heatstroke when doing outdoor activities need to focus on choosing clothes that are suitable for thin, loose clothes and prioritize light color to help the body cool down effectively. Wear a wide-brimmed hat and wear sunglasses to avoid UV rays.
Don't forget to apply sunscreen with an SPF of 50 before going out, reapply every two hours to protect skin spread.
Drink water regularly, even when you do not feel thirsty, as well as avoid alcoholic or caffeinated drinks because they can dehydrate the body.
After a period of outdoor activities, take time to rest in the shade or in areas with shelters to help the body cool down quickly. Use a wet towel or spray to cool the pulp points such as the wrists, neck and forehead...
Elderly people, children, pregnant women and people with underlying diseases such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes are at risk of being sunburned.
When you feel signs of sunburn, quickly find a cool place to rest, relax your clothes, and cool your body with a wet towel or fan.
Add water to recover quickly, avoid getting more tired. If the condition does not improve, you should see a doctor at the nearest medical facility.
