Health Canada Urges Canadians to Take Precautions During Extreme Heat Events
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 07/16/13 -- The issue:
Extreme heat, (often called heat waves), and increased humidity in regions across Canada may pose a risk to your health and safety. Health Canada reminds you to take appropriate action to help protect yourself and your family from extreme heat.
Who is affected:
No one is exempt from the dangers posed by extreme heat events. Those most at risk from heat illnesses are the very young, older adults, those who are active in the heat, people with pre-existing health conditions or taking medication, and those without access to air conditioning.
Signs and symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion:
If you or someone in your care experiences any of these symptoms during extreme heat, move to a cool place immediately and drink cool liquids. Water is best.
Heat stroke is a medical emergency and must be treated. Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately if you see someone who is either unconscious, confused or has stopped sweating. While waiting for help, move them to a cool place, apply cold water to large areas of their skin and clothing, and fan the person as much as possible.
How to protect yourself from extreme heat:
What is Health Canada doing:
Health Canada works with partners to better understand how extreme heat affects the health of Canadians and to promote efforts to reduce these risks. We provide information to Canadians on steps they can take to maintain and improve their health. This includes information on how they can prepare themselves to adapt to prolonged periods of extreme heat.
For more information:
Canadians and health professionals seeking more information are encouraged to visit our Healthy Canadians web page on or by contacting the Public Enquiries Line at 613-957-2991, or toll free at 1-866-225-0709. Media enquiries related to this Advisory should be directed to Health Canada Media Relations at 613-957-2983.
Also, see these brochures on heat for specific at-risk groups:
Seniors:
Parents:
Those active in the heat:
Stay connected with Health Canada and receive the latest advisories and product recalls using tools.
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Contacts:
Media Inquiries:
Health Canada
613-957-2983
Public Inquiries:
613-957-2991
1-866-225-0709
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Datum: 16.07.2013 - 12:15 Uhr
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