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MOH calls for adherence to rules of conduct that will avoid frostbite
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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In connection with a significant decrease in daily temperature, there may be an increase in cases of hypothermia and frostbite. The General Directorate of Health calls Kyivans and Kyiv guests to observe the basic rules of conduct that will avoid harmful effects of low temperatures on the body.
"First, experts recommend putting on warm clothes, it is appropriate to put on several light jackets instead of one warm one.This will prevent sweating, which is dangerous in the frost.If it gets hot, you can always remove one of the clothes.
It is necessary to protect open skin areas - wear gloves, and protect the nose and ears with a hat, scarf, raised collar.
It will not hurt to have extra clothes if you plan to spend the whole day in the cold. Sometimes it is enough to change wet clothes to dry to avoid hypothermia.
Also, experts emphasize - you can not go to the cold with hunger. Before going out on the street, you must eat well, it is better to eat high-calorie foods. During a long stay on the street, food will also help keep warm.
If you spend the whole day on the street, it is advisable to go every half hour to an hour in a warm room. If possible, bring a thermos with hot coffee, tea or soup.
In order not to freeze limbs, it is worthwhile to work with your hands, move your legs to strengthen blood circulation in freezing vessels. According to doctors, in cold weather it is important not to overwork. The tired person is more quickly exposed to hypothermia.
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