Millions of people are at risk of dehydration, nausea, and fatigue – the warning signs of heat exhaustion. In the hope of lowering the number of casualties, Dr Nighat Arif shares her expertise. Appearing on ITV’s This Morning, Dr Nighat revealed there are 2,000 deaths in England every year due to a heatwave. The most at risk include children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with underlying health conditions, such as:
- Chronic kidney disease
- Diabetes
- Heart conditions
- Mobility problems
- Parkinson’s disease
- Dementia
- Menopausal women.
How to be safe in the sun
“Preparation is absolutely always key,” said Dr Nighat, listing the usual protective measures one would naturally think of when it comes to being sun safe.
This included sunscreen, drinking lots of water (two to four litres daily), and neck cold packs.
Then Dr Nighat added in a curve ball, suggesting “ice chips” are a great way to remain hydrated due to its water content.
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