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Table 13.3 Brief, easily understandable advice for young mothers and small children
Those above 68, the disabled, or, especially,
those with heart problems or high blood
pressure should seek medical help
immediately if their symptoms become
worse in the heat
If you have an electric fan, use it in hot weather.
During heatwaves, stay home in a darkened room,
in a relatively cool place, for the hottest hours of
the day, especially around noon or in the early
afternoon
In very hot weather, take frequent showers
or baths in lukewarm water
In hot summer days, do not go to the market
during the hottest hours
WHAT TO DRINK
WHAT NOT TO DRINK
Water, mineral water, tea
Coffee, alcoholic beverages
Non-carbonated soft drinks
Tomato juice, curd, kefi r, yoghurt
Carbonated beverages with high caffeine and
sugar content
Soups
If you are taking medication for a heart condition, consume suffi cient amounts of liquid while
taking diuretics, that is, 1 l per day more on hot days than the usual amount.
Useful advice during heatwaves for the prevention and treatment of heat strokes
for young mothers and small children (Table 13.3 ).
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