The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has\npredicted that the peak of the dry season in Indonesia will occur\nbetween July and September 2026. All levels of society are urged to\nbegin anticipating this to ensure the availability of water, maintain\nhealth conditions, and keep multi-sectoral needs under control. As we\nenter July, it is crucial to be vigilant and understand the potential\nhealth impacts of the hot season.<\/p>\n
This is not a new problem. The number of people worldwide exposed to\nextreme heat has increased due to climate change. Data from the Lancet\nCountdown on health and climate change indicates that heat-related\nmortality among the elderly rose by approximately 85% between the\nperiods 2000-2004 and 2017-2021. Furthermore, a study published in the\nLancet Planet Health in July 2021 estimated that between 2000 and 2019,\nthere were roughly 489,000 heat-related deaths annually worldwide, with\n45% occurring in Asia and 36% in Europe.<\/p>\n
Excessive heat can have various adverse health effects. An\nindividual\u2019s vulnerability depends on physiological factors like age and\nhealth status, the nature of exposure including occupation and\nsocioeconomic conditions, the timing, intensity, and duration of heat\nexposure, and the community\u2019s adaptation and infrastructure. Heat\naccumulation in the body can result from metabolic processes unable to\ncope with high humidity and low wind flow, clothing that hinders heat\nrelease, and high environmental heat gain. Health impacts range from the\nexacerbation of chronic conditions like cardiovascular and respiratory\ndiseases and diabetes, to musculoskeletal and mental disorders and\nkidney problems. Severe heat can cause acute conditions such as heat\nexhaustion and heat stroke, while also reducing work and school\nproductivity and increasing the risk of accidents. Extreme heat waves\nare also linked to increased air pollution and can disrupt\ntransportation, energy supplies, and even healthcare facilities.<\/p>\n
To anticipate these health impacts, the World Health Organization\nrecommends several measures. Individuals should avoid going outdoors\nduring the hottest part of the day, seek shade, and use umbrellas or\nhats and appropriate clothing. It is important to keep homes, schools,\nand workplaces cool, not necessarily with air conditioning but by\nensuring good ventilation. Maintaining hydration by drinking enough\nwater and eating healthily, including fruits and vegetables, is\nessential. Vulnerable groups, particularly children and the elderly,\nrequire special protection; for instance, children should never be left\nin a closed car under the sun. The government also has a role to play by\nensuring the availability of public parks, tree-lined areas, and a\nhealthy environment.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/health-risks-and-anticipatory-measures-amidst-rising-global-temperatures-1782946230", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }