It's the hottest this summer.'Do I still have to wear a mask outdoors?

Heat-related diseases are acute diseases caused by heat. When exposed to a hot environment for a long time, symptoms such as headache, dizziness, muscle cramps, fatigue, and loss of consciousness are observed. Heat exhaustion (solar heat) and heat stroke are typical. is.

In particular, the initial symptoms of heat disease, such as feeling of heat and fatigue, are similar to those of Corona 19, so it is necessary to pay more attention to heat disease as the heat is predicted* this summer.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the number of heat waves this summer is 20 to 25 days, and the number of tropical nights is 12 to 17 days.

The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued cautions for the prevention of thermal diseases in the summer and the corona19 epidemic that continues to occur.

Refrain from going out of heat and rest

During a heat wave, △Don't go out during the daytime when the temperature is high (from 12:00 to 17:00), and △If you need to work in a hot environment, it is recommended to reduce the daytime activity by adjusting the working hours as much as possible.

When working in a high-temperature outdoor environment such as a construction site, paddy field, vinyl house, etc., △Provide enough water before work, △Move in a set of 2 people if possible, △If you feel an abnormality in your body, immediately go to a cool shaded place and rest Should be taken

＜Three health rules against heat waves＞

 ① Drink water frequently

 -Drink water and ionic beverages regularly, even if you do not feel thirst (kidney disease patients take it after consulting with a doctor)

 ② Stay cool

 -Bath or shower with cool water

 -Wear loose, brightly colored light clothing

 -Blocking the sun when going out (mass production, hats)

 ③ Rest in hot time

 -Take a break during the hottest hours (12am-5pm during the day) (check your health and control activity intensity)