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Plan for The Prevention of Heat Effects
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.
Coffee, its health effects
Coffee contains a stimulating substance called caffeine which acts both physically and mentally. When we want to stay awake or need some energy drink a cup of coffee, but most know that caffeine is used in the manufacture of many drugs we consume.
In addition to providing energy coffee offers many health benefits. But coffee taken in excess is harmful, but moderate consumption may ease pain and prevent serious illnesses.
Properties and benefits of coffee
Coffee has anticancer properties especially for preventing colon cancer.
Moderate consumption of coffee relieves headache and migraine and that caffeine has anti-inflammatory effects on pericranial vessels.
Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant.
Coffee may prevent liver cirrhosis.
It is also believed that caffeine can prevent the emergence of diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
Drinking coffee can alleviate back pain and muscle aches.
Coffee is good for controlling moderate depression.
It is diuretic thus avoiding fluid retention in the body.
It is considered that moderate consumption of coffee may prevent kidney stone formation and urinary tract infections.
The drinking coffee without sugar prevents type 2 diabetes
Negative effects of coffee for health
Coffee drinking in excess can cause tachycardia, nervousness, insomnia and heartburn.
There is desirable coffee consumption in people with digestive disorders such as gastritis, ulcers and liver disorders.
Nor is it advisable to consume coffee or anxiety sufferers are naturally nervous or those with heart problems.