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The obsession with getting a perfect tan can lead to committing certain indiscretions and spend too many hours in the sun or throw us sunscreen. The long-term consequences are more serious, since our carelessness can lead to cancer, but short term we may also troubled by allergies and burns.

Solution: Soak up the sun while minimizing the risks. How?

* Avoid sun exposure between 12 and 16 hours, as they are more dangerous radiation.
* Use a sunscreen that specifies that protects you against UVA and UVB rays, and is water resistant. Use appropriate skin factor to your skin, at least, at least factor 15.
* Lie cream half an hour before sun exposure and renewed at least every three hours.
* Continue to use sunscreen if your skin is already dark. Remains appropriate to use at least factor 15.
* Clouds do not protect you from the sun, and even misses some rays umbrella. If you go to the beach, always use sunscreen.

What to do about a burn?
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The Stifling Heat

In summer, temperatures can affect the system of regulating our body temperature, with various consequences. On the one hand, can cause heat exhaustion, with symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, cramps and weakness.

On the other hand, can cause sunburn, which can be very serious and requires medical attention. Its symptoms are sudden rise in body temperature, red skin, and severe headache which can lead to unconsciousness.

Solution: To prevent high temperatures affect us need to take some precautions:

* Drink plenty of fluids, even if you’re thirsty. Prioritize water consumption and avoid high-sugar soft drinks, and drinks with caffeine or alcohol.

* Take a shower twice a day and moisturize the skin with wet towels if you notice that you have a lot of heat.

* Avoid very heavy meals. Take fresh dishes such as salads, and eat lots of fruit.

* Reduce your physical activity and remains in the shade.

* At home, keep the shades down and stay in the room cooler. If you live in are often very high temperatures, you should consider the option of putting air conditioning, or alternatively, a fan.

* Use light-colored clothing, light and spacious. Read the rest of this entry »

The main actions will be the dissemination of information on forecasting high temperatures, useful recommendations and personalized monitoring of vulnerable groups
The first deputy mayor, Marcelino Garcia, explained that “The municipal government has believed necessary coordination between all institutions partner health both at regional and local levels of the city in order to ensure optimum protection of human health.
This plan aims to minimize and reduce as much as possible the serious health effects associated with rising temperatures in summer, “with special attention to the population at risk, the more vulnerable to the effects of heat, such as the older couples living alone with chronic illnesses, and children, especially infants, “said the councilman.

The main actions will be the dissemination of information on forecasting high temperatures and useful recommendations in sports centers, summer camps, kindergartens and nursery schools or senior centers, among others, and custom monitoring of vulnerable groups.
Therefore has doubled the number of information leaflets and they will strengthen the training courses in first aid monitors in the camps and participants from the city.

The basic information to citizens on the most important recommendations are:

• Protection from solar radiation (sun protection cream, hats, light clothing, etc).
• Maintain cold food to avoid food-borne outbreaks.
• Hydration abundant (avoid alcohol, stimulants or caffeine).
• Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.
• Attend refrigerated centers close to home (senior centers, etc).
• Avoid sports or strenuous physical exercise in middle of the day.
• Increase intake of fruits and vegetables.