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Stay safe this heat wave

2025/6/24
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Marielle Segarra
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Paul Schramm
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Renee Salas
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Sarah McCammon
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Vijay Lame
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Vijay Malai
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Marielle Segarra: 本周中西部和东北部将迎来危险的热浪,湿度也会增加不适感。高温天气对人们的健康构成威胁,需要采取相应的防护措施。 Vijay Malai: 气候变化加剧了全球范围内的健康不平等,特别是在全球南方地区。极端高温天气对人们的健康造成了严重威胁,需要引起重视。 Renee Salas: 当身体暴露在高温环境中时,如果无法有效散热,就会出现健康问题。我们需要了解高温对身体的影响,并采取相应的降温措施。同时,高温警报发布的时间可能滞后,因此我们需要提前做好防护准备。 Paul Schramm: 在高温天气中,保持水分非常重要,但应避免饮酒。建议饮用清水、运动饮料或清澈果汁以保持水分。如果无家可归或难以保持凉爽,请寻找附近的降温中心。 Sarah McCammon: 有两种主要的热相关疾病需要注意:热衰竭和中暑。了解这两种疾病的症状和处理方法,有助于及时采取措施,保护自己和他人的健康。

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This chapter emphasizes the importance of keeping your body cool and hydrated during extreme heat. It provides practical advice on hydration, clothing, and seeking cool environments, including cooling centers when necessary.
  • Drink plenty of water, sports drinks, or clear juices; avoid alcohol.
  • Wear loose-fitting clothing and expose skin to allow sweat evaporation.
  • Find the coolest space possible, utilize fans, and cover windows to keep sun out.
  • Utilize cooling centers if you don't have access to air conditioning.

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There's a heat wave hitting much of the United State this week. Our bodies do have natural ways to dissipate heat, but when temperatures get extreme, sometimes they just can't keep up. In this episode of Life Kit, learn how to keep cool, hydrated and safe in extreme heat.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)