With the long hot days, and short warm nights, many consider summer as the toughest time in the year. In many parts of the world, the heat from the sun makes it difficult for people to stay comfortably. (anitpromoters.com)

Protect your health during hazy summer days

WATERLOOREGION — Hot, hazy weather has settled in the region and people are urged to protect their health during heat and smog alerts.

Daytime highs are expected to hover around the high 20s and even beyond 30 C for most days this week and high humidity will make it feel even hotter.

Region of Waterloo Public Health reminds people to be safe while being active and enjoying the outdoors in the summer, especially those at greater risk of health problems due to extreme heat, humidity and smog.

People at higher risk include seniors, infants and young children, people with chronic heart or lung conditions such as asthma and angina, people with chronic disabilities, people on certain medications who should consult with a pharmacist or doctor about activity, those exercising vigorously outdoors, and those who work outdoors. Pets are also susceptible to health problems associated with extreme heat.

Public Health offers these tips for avoiding heat-related illness: stay out of the hotsun and heat; limit activity to morning and evening; avoid strenuous outdoor physical activity; go to air-conditioned sites such as malls; take periodic cool baths or showers; drink lots of water and avoid drinks high in sugar, caffeine or alcohol that increase the body’s water loss; wear loose-fitting clothing that allows for sweat evaporation; check on friends and neighbours at risk; never leave children or pets unattended in a car.

During humidex and smog alerts, people should reschedule activities or take activities indoors in an air-conditioned area.

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