During the week leading up to July 25, when there were a series of hot days in various parts of the country, the number of people who were taken to the hospital on suspicion of heat stroke was more than 8,100, which is almost twice the number of the previous week. I understood from the summary of the agency.
According to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, a total of 8122 people were taken to the hospital on suspicion of heat stroke during the week from July 19 to July 25.
Compared to 4510 people in the previous week, it is 1.8 times higher.
Of the people transported, 23 died, and
looking at
the degree of symptomatology,
▽ a total of 3060 people who needed hospitalization for "severe" and "moderate"
▽ 4900 people who were "mild" did.
By age,
▽ elderly people aged 65 and over accounted for 4,640 people, accounting for more than half of the total.
▽ ▽ 18 years old and under 65 years old 2627 people
▽ 7 years old and under 18 years old 781 people
▽ 0 to 7 years old There were 74 people under the age of.
By prefecture,
▽ Tokyo has the largest number with 705
,
▽ Hokkaido has 546,
▽ Saitama has 537,
▽ Osaka has 504, and
▽ Aichi has 428.
By location,
▽ "houses" accounted for the largest number at 3437,
▽ "roads" including sidewalks
accounted
for 1496 people,
and "workplaces" such as factories and fields accounted for 887 people.
After the rainy season, the temperature rises sharply in various places, and the number of heat stroke carriers increases rapidly.
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Fire and Disaster Management Agency, as can be prevented by the heat stroke take measures,
▽ including the appropriate cooling use,
other ▽ frequent ventilation and water supply,
▽ We are calling for measures such as taking appropriate breaks when working.
Wide-area forecast of extreme heat Countermeasures
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency's forecast for the next two weeks, it is expected that there will be hot days of over 35 degrees Celsius in various parts of northern and western Japan next week.
▽ In eastern Japan and western Japan, the temperature will be considerably higher than normal in a wide range from around August 2, and there is a risk that intense heat will continue.
▽ In northern Japan, if the temperature will continue to be considerably higher than normal. It is expected.
The risk of heat stroke continues to be high, but according to the data so far, many people are carried indoors, so please take measures even if you are indoors.
The points of countermeasures are summarized.
Be careful of heat stroke even indoors!
According to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, "houses" are the most common place for heat stroke, and even the latest data for this season account for one-third.
Keep your room cool by using the air conditioner in advance, not "after it gets hot".
▽ Room temperature is 28 degrees
▽ Humidity is 70% is
a guideline for turning on the air conditioner.
Yasushi Miyake, director of the Advanced Emergency and Critical Care Center of Teikyo University Hospital, who is familiar with heat stroke countermeasures, said, "When using an air conditioner, the actual" room temperature "is important, not the" set temperature. " It's important to keep in mind the humidity. If you have more than one person, decide the temperature according to the "hottest person".
If you feel cold, please take measures such as wearing socks and a jacket. "
Elderly people and children need to be careful
In addition, about half of the carriers are "elderly people aged 65 and over," and that tendency has not changed.
Older people are less likely to feel the heat and their basal metabolism is lower, which makes them colder than younger people.
▽ If you rely on the experience, the countermeasures will be delayed if it is "not hot yet".
▽ Set standards and ask family members and people around you to check the use of the air conditioner by calling directly.
In addition,
it is important to rehydrate not only at meal times but also at fixed times.
And children also need to be careful.
On July 22, a one-year-old girl died in Yachiyo City, Chiba Prefecture, after being transported on suspicion of heat stroke.
▽ Children have not yet developed the function of thermoregulation, and it is easy for them to retain heat in their bodies.
In addition,
▽ is short and is easily affected by the reflection of the ground.
▽ Because it is not possible to communicate the abnormalities of the body well, it is necessary for adults to pay attention to the changes in their physical condition and to keep in mind to rehydrate.
First aid to remember
▽ It is also important to call an ambulance without hesitation if you feel something is wrong.
▽ If a person who was in a hot place feels sick, suspect heat stroke.
▽ If you are not conscious, call 119 immediately.
▽ While waiting, move to a cool place, loosen your clothes and cool yourself.
▽ Even if you are conscious, move to a cool place to cool your body, and if you can drink water yourself, give water or salt such as cold water or sports drinks.
▽ If you cannot drink water yourself, or if drinking water does not improve your symptoms, a person who knows the situation should accompany you to the hospital.