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A hot afternoon of 2019. Jiangsu, China, was working in an elderly farm in the province of Jiangsu. The mercury had crossed 42 degrees in the scorching heat there. When you get out of the house, there was a little dizzy. He felt that this would happen due to weather, but by noon he fell unconscious and fell on the ground. He had a heart attack, he died due to delay by reaching the hospital.
According to the American Heart Association Journal, more than 2 lakh heart attack cases were registered in just 5 years in Jiangsu province of China. Most of these deaths were caused by heat wave and air pollution. Even though this study is only from China, the risk of heart attack is also increasing in India due to rising heat.
Temperators are reaching 45 degrees in many cities of India. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an alert of heatwave in many cities. The risk of heart attack also increases in high heat.
so ‘Physical health‘I will know today how much risk of heart attack in Extreme Heat. Will also know that-
- Why does a heart attack occur in summer?
- Which people are at greater risk of heart attack in summer?
- What to do to avoid heart attack?
The risk of heart attack may increase by 233% from heat
According to a study published in the medical journal circulation, the death due to excess heat in the US may increase by 162% to the middle of this century.
If a lot of steps are not taken to reduce greenhouse gases, then there is an estimate that the deaths due to more heat between 2036 and 2065 could increase the deaths due to heart attack by 233%.
Why does the risk of heart attack grow in summer?
In summer, the body sweats more to keep itself cool or to control the temperature. Excessive sweating can cause dehydration in the body. For this, it is necessary to have more blood supply in the skin.
The risk of heart attack increases like this in summer
In summer, when the temperature becomes too much, the body sweats to keep itself cool. In this process of sweating, the skin requires a large amount of blood, for which blood flow has to be increased. For this, heart has to work a little more hard work. See the whole reason in graphic-
Who is the most danger?
According to Dr. Awadhesh Sharma, stress on the body increases during the heat, due to the heat, due to which the heart has to work more than normal. These people are the biggest threat to this-
- Those who have cardiovascular disease- if someone has a coronary artery disease or heart failure.
- The blood vessels of these people are already sensitive to high blood pressure or diabetes patients.
- The elderly, who are above 60 years of age- weaken the thermoregulation capacity of these people.
- Pregnant women- They have double responsibility on their body, which increases the burden on the heart.
- People living in urban hot areas- who usually do not have enough cooling facilities.
- A lot of hard-working laborers or people working in the open- especially those who are construction workers, delivery men or live in the sun.
How to avoid heart attack?
Climate change is no longer a matter of environment, but has become a major question of health equity. This is the biggest threat to the poor and elderly people. Cardiac health can become the biggest challenge due to extreme heat in the coming years. There are some easy ways to avoid this-
Take care of hydration
Drink maximum water and electrolyte drinks, so that there is no lack of water and minerals in the body. Desi drinks like coconut water, buttermilk, lemonade are helpful.
Avoid strong sunlight
Avoid getting out of the house from 11 am to 4 pm. This time is the highest temperature.
Wear light and loose cloth
Wear light colored, cotton and sweat -soak clothes. Keep the body open and cool.
Take heart patients regular medicine
If you are already struggling with blood pressure or heart disease, take medicines on time and do not make any changes in dose with the advice of a doctor.
Avoid caffeine and alcohol
Tea, coffee and alcohol can increase dehydration and put pressure on the heart. Limit their intake.
Be careful in food and drink
The fried, spicy and heavy food puts more load on the heart in summer. Take a light, digestible and fiber -rich diet.
Walk or workouts morning and evening
If you exercise, do not do it in summer peak time. Light walk is better in the morning or evening.
Take care while coming out of AC and cooler
If you are in a very cold room, do not get out in the heat straight. Allow the body to harmonize with room temperature.
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