PH Mundial – Port Harcourt Online Newspaper News Across The Region
Related Articles
By Mandy Tina
As the hot and dry weather condition continues, a medical expert and chairman, Nigerian Medical Association Rivers State, Dr Ebbi Robinson, has advised the public to stay hydrated and avoid direct sunlight.
Dr. Robinson, who disclosed this in an interview with our correspondent in Port Harcourt, explained that the recent hotness in weather, which is caused by the ozone layer depletion, can be very harmful to the body.
According to him, when the temperature rises above 45°c people can have heatstroke which may result to death, loss of consciousness or loss in vital functions of part of the body.
He urged citizens to avoid doing very strenuous activity under the sun for too long to prevent over-sweating, tiredness or dehydration that can cause life threatening medical conditions.
“It is no more news the ozone layer depletion has taken over the atmosphere and the sun is scorching and very hot. Even at night the temperature around our environment has increased significantly.
“It is that season again when everywhere is so hot and uncomfortable. It is also that time we should realise that extreme heat can be harmful to our body.
“Due to the hotness people could lose so much fluid through sweat and most people can go into what is called heatstroke especially when the temperature is high ranging from 45°c. It can lead to death.
“Though our temperature has not gotten to that, the highest we have recorded is around 37°c. If the temperature increases more it can cause sudden loss of concentration, dizziness, hypotension.
“Medically speaking people are losing that sense of comfort when they come outside because of the increased whether temperature.
“People need to stay hydrated by taking so much water, stay out from direct sunlight cover yourself. Ensure adequate ventilation at homes to mitigate the intensity of the heatwave in the state.
“We advise people stay indoors and not expose themselves to sun, avoid wearing cloth that is covering the body and avoid doing very strenuous activity under the sun for too long to prevent over sweating, tiredness, dehydration and other medical emergencies,” he said.
