The thermometer is steadily rising, with meteorologists predicting a rise in temperature of up to 40 degrees tomorrow Friday. Fortunately, the rise in mercury coincides with the August XNUMX holidays that most have gone on (even within Cyprus) to coastal and mountainous areas, when the effects of high temperatures are milder and more bearable.For those who stay within the city, there is the shelter of air conditioning systems and fans, for reasons of greater economy. In any case, however, the same precautionary measures apply to the effects of high temperatures and especially to vulnerable groups of the population.
High temperatures, as it is known, have serious consequences on the human body, mainly heat exhaustion and heat stroke. They can also cause sunburn, burns and -long-term- skin cancer.
But in addition to the immediate consequences, there are also indirect ones that can be caused due to poor food storage, such as salmonellosis, gastroenteritis and food poisoning. So, pay attention to their storage, but also to their preparation, especially when it comes to sensitive foods, such as meat, dairy, etc. and much more these days.
Particularly sensitive to high temperatures are children, who have less sweating than adults, but also the ability of their body temperature to rise much more easily than adults when exposed to high temperatures. Experts advise parents to dress their children in light colors and comfortable clothes.
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