THE Athens Medical Association points out the need to take precautionary measures against the consequences of high temperatures and his heat. When environmental temperature exceeds tolerable limits and is combined with aggravating factors, such as air pollution, conditions are created that become dangerous to the human body.

These thermal conditions may cause serious pathological reactions, with possible complications that can threaten the lives of high risk groups.

ISA recommends that citizens avoid unnecessary travel and remain in air -conditioned areas. Particular attention is needed to avoid any form of exercise or physical fatigue outdoors, not only during the warm hours of the day but also at night, in cases where the temperature does not drop below 32 ° C.

Commenting on the issue, the president of ISA, George PatoulisHe emphasized that special concern should be shown by the vulnerable groups of the population, following the prevention instructions. As he said, “people with cardiological problems, diabetes mellitus, kidney failure, respiratory diseases and other chronic diseases belong to high -risk groups and must strictly adhere to the instructions of the experts.

We should keep in mind that the condition is particularly exacerbated in urban centers, where high temperatures are accompanied by increased air pollution. It is important to avoid any form of physical stress, both day and night. “

Prevention Instructions:

– Avoid exposure to the sun and stay in shadowed and cool spaces. In the event of a compulsory exposure to the sun, a hat and dark glasses should be used. The clothing is preferably consisting of thin, spacious, light colored, mainly cotton garments.

– Avoiding, as far as possible, physical fatigue and work during the warm hours of the day.

– Abundant intake of cool water or natural juices. Avoiding sugar, carbonated drinks.

– Taking light, non -greasy, salted food, distributed in small frequent meals.

– Avoiding alcoholic beverages. Often cool baths, placement of cold patches.

– Those in medication, and in particular those who receive diuretic, sedative, antihypertensive, antihistamines, bihistols, etc. Medicines must be in constant contact with their treating doctors in order to receive the appropriate instructions.

– Also, in constant contact with their doctors, those who suffer from cardiovascular, central nervous and respiratory tract diseases, diabetic, kidney, alcoholics as well as patients with all kinds of severe diseases should be found.

– Residents of downtown Athens to limit their movements to the areas of the center distinguished by high air pollution and increased traffic. Permanent residents of downtown Athens are preferable to stay at home in their hot hours.

– Vulnerable categories of population (infants, preschoolers, elderly, pregnant, obese, etc.) to observe precautionary measures and communicate directly with their doctor if they have a symptom that may be the result of weather, etc.

– During the heat to avoid physical activities.

– Contact the air -conditioned spaces 24 hours a day.