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Health Division advises public to keep hydrated
By MaltaMedia News
Jul 4, 2008 - 4:17:37 PM
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As the maximum temperature is expected to continue to rise further in the following days, the Health Division has issued a statement advising the public to keep well hydrated.
High temperatures cause water to be lost from the body at quick rates resulting in dehydration. It can also lead to heat exhaustion or heatstroke.
The heat can affect anyone but some people run a greater risk of serious harm including older people, babies and young children, people with chronic conditions and physically active people.
To avoid the effects of the heat wave it is important to keep out of the heat by avoiding any unnecessary exposure to the sun during hot periods of the day usually between 1100-1600CET, stay cool by staying in the coolest parts of the home and work, drink regularly to make up for the losses and eat more cold food and seek medical advice if one has any concerns.
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