ELDERLY AND CHILDREN - SUBJECTS SUSCEPTIBLE TO HEAT DISORDERS IN THE FAMILY THAT WE NEED TO PAY ATTENTION
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Children and the elderly tend to be the most susceptible to heat disorders. Particular care should be taken on hot days and at the beginning of the rainy season.
- CHILDREN: CHILDREN'S SWEAT GLANDS ARE IMMATURE AND THEIR BODY TEMPERATURE IS NOT WELL REGULATED
Compared to adults, infants and toddlers have a higher body temperature because they have a more active metabolism.
Furthermore, the development of their sweat glands is not complete and they cannot regulate their body temperature well. In places where the environmental temperature is hotter than the body temperature, such as in a hot car, their body temperature can rise in a short period to a life-threatening level.
CAUTION NECESSARY WHEN GOING OUTSIDE
Caution is also necessary when going outside on hot days. On sunny days, the closer you are to the ground, the hotter it is. For instance, when the temperature outside is 32℃, it is 35℃ at 50 cm above the ground and 36℃ or more at 5 cm above the ground. When going out with an infant in a stroller, be sure to check them frequently.
TIPS FOR PREVENTING HEAT DISORDERS IN YOUNG CHILDREN
- Keep an eye on children, and if their faces are flushed and they are sweating profusely, move them to a cool location and have them rest.
- Teach them about proper hydration
It's important that they learn to drink enough when they feel thirsty. - Get them acclimatized to the heat by letting them play outside on a regular basis.
- Choose appropriate clothing
Parents and guardians should help young children choose appropriate clothing, and ensure that they know when to remove or add layers in response to changing temperatures.
- THE ELDERLY: A GENERAL DECLINE IN BODILY FUNCTIONS PUTS THE ELDERLY AT PARTICULAR RISK OF HEAT DISORDERS
As people age, their level of body fat tends to increase, and the proportion of their body that is water - their body water content - tends to decrease. Therefore, an elderly person placed in the same environment as a non-elderly person will be more likely to develop heat disorders. The elderly are also less likely to notice the heat or become thirsty, and are therefore less likely to drink enough water. In addition, because the elderly have decreased heart and/or liver function, if they develop heat disorders, their symptoms are more likely to become serious.
Recommended preventative measures for the elderly
- Rehydrate even when not thirsty
- Check the room temperature frequently
- Exercise enough to work up a sweat once a day
IT MAY BE TOO LATE TO DRINK JUST WHEN YOU FEEL THIRSTY
The elderly are at particular risk of heat disorders because of the following factors.
- Less likely to feel the heat and the thirst
- More likely to not have enough fluid in the body
- Temperature control tends to be delayed, and heat is likely to be trapped inside the body
- The amount of water drunk decreases in line with the decrease in meal volumes.
- Tend to keep liquid intake low as to avoid having to go to the toilet often
It is important for the elderly to pay attention to their physical conditions and get an adequate amount of water and salt (sodium).
MONITOR THE INDOOR ENVIRONMENT
One feature of heat disorders in the elderly is that it often occurs indoors. In addition to taking steps to ensure that the indoor temperature does not increase, the temperature should be checked regularly. Also, because the elderly are less likely to feel thirsty, they must be careful to drink enough water. The elderly must be extremely careful to avoid heat disorders particularly when exercising.
TIPS FOR PREVENTING HEAT DISORDERS IN THE ELDERLY
- Rehydrate frequently
- Cool the body with a shower and damp towels
- Do not overdo it when it is hot
- Ensure good indoor airflow
- Use air conditioning and fans effectively
- Monitor the indoor temperature
- Wear cool clothing
- Know who to contact in case of emergency
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Source:
https://www.otsuka.co.jp/en/health-and-illness/heat-disorders/caution/
https://www.otsuka.co.jp/en/nutraceutical/about/rehydration/researchlab/studyresults02.html
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