According to the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, the dominant weather during the holidays of April 30 and May 1 in all three regions is hot weather. It is worth mentioning that in many places the temperature is expected to exceed 41 degrees Celsius.
This agency said that in the past 10 years, there has never been a year when all three regions, North, Central, and South, have had heat waves during the holidays of April 30 and May 1.
Intense heat can have negative effects on health
How is heat harmful to health?
According to the Department of Health Environmental Management (Ministry of Health), common health problems caused by heat are: Heat stroke, heat stroke or heat stroke. The main cause is due to prolonged exposure or working in hot, high-temperature environments, or it can also be due to sudden changes in environmental temperature.
At a mild level, the body will feel tired, thirsty, dizzy, dizzy, increase heart rate, increase breathing rate, palpitations, and cramps.
At severe levels, there will be severe headaches, increasing difficulty breathing, feelings of nausea or vomiting, weakness or hemiplegia, seizures, fainting or coma, cardiovascular collapse (rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure, …) and possibly death.
During long holidays, traveling is considered an essential need for many people. Therefore, to have a perfect trip on a hot day, medical experts believe that ensuring health is an important and necessary factor.
If you like to travel, “pocket” the 6 things below to enjoy your vacation comfortably.
Wear loose, airy, light-colored clothes
Wearing clothes that are too thick, tight on the body, or wearing too many clothes will not help the body cool down effectively. When traveling, choose light-colored clothes to absorb less sunlight and increase the feeling of coolness.
Drink enough water
Drink the necessary amount of water so that your body does not become dehydrated. Bring a large water bottle when traveling because the average person needs to drink 1.5 to 2 liters of water per day.