Back at the beginning of this century, those who study the environment They warned that the climate change would be one of the main threats to health in the brand new 21st century. More than two decades have passed (how quickly time has gone!) and the fact that each year the temperatures are increasingly higher than the previous year, coupled with increasingly prolonged droughts indicate that the scholars were right. In recent years we have learned that “the month of April has been the warmest in the last 20 years” and that “last year’s temperatures have been the highest on record in recent years,” but each month becomes the warmest and year after year too; and while this is happening, the planting of trees and their growth is slower than the expansion of kilometers of pavement and the number of vehicles that circulate (clarifying that we are not against the pavement, nor against vehicles; How can we be when the service of public transport is not what we all want?
The thing is that health threats derived from the infernal heat that is just beginning are a reality, so much so that the health authorities have issued measures to prevent heat stroke and dehydration, which occur suddenly. There you are, doing some activity in the sun when you suddenly feel dizzy, light-headed, weak, your head hurts, you feel nauseous or vomit, your skin becomes dry, you become disoriented and you can suddenly convulse. All of these are symptoms of heat stroke and can be registered very quickly.
Heat stroke requires emergency treatment so that the body does not suffer further damage, which may even lead to death. Just as prompt attention is important, prevention is more important and in terms of prevention, healthcare professionals health They recommend wearing light, loose clothing so that the body cools down adequately; stay hydrated by drinking at least two liters of water a day; Avoid physical activity during the hours of the sun, in some places it is from 11 in the morning to 3 in the afternoon, but in Culiacan climate That may well go from 10 in the morning to 4 in the afternoon. It is also recommended to use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. Those who must drive are asked to ventilate the vehicles first.
Since heat stroke is not exclusive to humans, if you have pets, do not leave them locked in parked vehicles, it is like putting them in an oven; Make sure they have enough water and a shaded space; Make sure that your walks and outdoor activities are either very early or in the afternoon, when the sun has already gone down. If he has excessive drooling and panting, starts vomiting, has difficulty breathing, and becomes lethargic, take him to the vet as soon as possible.
As those who specialize in the environment have warned, the effects of climate change are threats to health in this world. century and we must do something.
#Forecast #fulfilled
