CHP Gives Some Precautions Against The Coming Cold Weather
The Centre for Health Protection today educated the public through health press release, especially the elderly and individuals with chronic diseases, to adopt appropriate measures to secure their health in light of the chilly weather.
A spokesman for the CHP reported that cold weather might easily trigger or aggravate diseases, particularly among the elderly and individuals suffering from cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease or other chronic diseases.
"Elderly individuals have less insulating fat under their skin to keep them warm, and their own body temperature control mechanism could be poorer. Their body might be unable to appropriately answer the chilly weather," the spokesman said.
Some older persons may have diminished mobility, which may then slow down their capacity to create and preserve body heat. Chronic illnesses, like diabetes and endocrine disorders, can undermine the wellbeing of older individuals and reduce their metabolic rate, then cause their body to create less heat.
The CHP educated the public, Particularly the elderly and people with chronic ailments, to adopt the following preventive steps:
Take notice of the weather prediction. Wear warm clothes, such as hats, hats, socks and gloves so;
Eat enough food to guarantee adequate calorie consumption;
Perform routine exercise to ease blood flow and heat generation;
Stay in a warm surroundings and prevent prolonged outdoor exposure;
Utilization heaters with caution and keep adequate indoor ventilation; and
Seek medical advice if feeling unwell.
Additionally, alcoholic drinks should be avoided by the general public.
"drinking alcohol can't keep you warm. Alcohol hastens the loss of body heat by dilating blood vessels, leading to frightening instead," the spokesman said.
"Parents ought to be certain that infants are adequately warm, but it's also important to maintain infants gently clothed to prevent overheating them" the spokesman added.
Parents must observe the following security steps when placing their kids to bed:
Keep the room well ventilated and using a comfortable temperature;
Constantly put infants on their back. Babies usually sleep well with no cushion;
Place babies on a company and well-fitted mattress. Stay away from soft objects and loose bedding;
Leave their head, arms and face uncovered during sleep and
Permit infants sleeping in a room placed in the parents' area and close their bed.
Everbody is advised to take this advice to Prevent flu and respiratory tract infections:
Maintain adequate rest, a balanced diet and regular physical activity, and prevent strain and don't smoke;
Maintain good personal and environmental hygiene;
Maintain decent hand hygiene through appropriate handwashing or use of alcohol-based hand rub;
Ensure decent ventilation;
Wear a face mask in case of influenza-like symptoms, while caring for patients and when visiting hospitals or practices;
Seek medical information if feeling unwell, and remain in the home; and
Get seasonal flu vaccination that is acceptable for all men aged six weeks or over except people who have known contraindications.
Food-borne ailments, especially those connected to warm pot cuisine, can also be common in chilly weather. The following preventative measures must be obtained:
Wash hands before handling and swallowing foods;
Don't patronize unlicensed sellers or people with bad hygienic standards while picking food;
Wash and cook all food thoroughly;
Vegetables should be washed thoroughly in warm running water before consumption and cooking. When appropriate, wash vegetables with tough surfaces using a clean brush to remove dirt and materials, such as pesticide residues and contaminants, in the outside and cracks;
Shrimps ought to be completely cooked by cooking them until the shells turn red and the flesh turns opaque and white;
For shellfish like scallops and geoduck, wash the shells thoroughly and eliminate internal organs;
Most hot pot ingredients must be kept in a fridge at 4 degrees Celsius or below, whereas frozen food ought to be kept in a freezer at -18 degrees C or below;
Never use raw eggs as a dipping sauce for hot marijuana; and
Use various sets of chopsticks to handle raw and cooked meals to prevent cross-contamination.
Additionally, the general public shouldn't use charcoal as cooking gas in densely populated areas, particularly inside, to prevent damaging exposure to carbon monoxide (CO) and also protect against CO poisoning. While using different types of fuel, the general public must also ensure adequate venting.
