Typhoon evacuation shelters suspected economy class syndrome Nagano Oct. 23 5:40
In Nagano City, which was damaged by Typhoon No. 19, we found that there were a number of people diagnosed with suspected economy class syndrome, mainly elderly people living in shelters. The Japanese Red Cross Society is calling on you to get enough water and move your body frequently.
In areas affected by Typhoon No. 19, there is a concern about the increase in "Economy Class Syndrome" that may develop due to the same posture for a long time in a narrow place as the evacuation life becomes longer, and in the worst case, may lead to death It has been.
Under these circumstances, the Japanese Red Cross President No Prefecture branch dispatched doctors to the shelters in Nagano city on the 21st and 22nd to check the health status of people living in the shelters. I performed an echo examination.
As a result, one person was diagnosed with economy class syndrome and received treatment, and 16 were diagnosed with suspected economy class syndrome. Diagnosis means that the elderly are the main focus.
The Japanese Red Cross Society is calling for taking enough water and diligently moving the body, as the risk of onset increases if you endure drinking water in order to reduce the number of toilets at shelters.
Director Shinichiro Uchikawa of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Azumino Red Cross Hospital who visited the clinic said, “Please move your feet appropriately so that the same posture does not continue. "