Approximately 50% of those who were transported by ambulance due to heatstroke are elderly people aged 65 or older, and about 60% of the outbreaks occur in residential areas such as houses, and it seems that there are many days with high temperature and humidity .
Leaflet "Elderly people should be careful of heat stroke" (PDF file; 1261KB)
Elderly people prone to heatstroke
- Low water content in the body, prone to dehydration
- less water in the body than when young
- Poor subjective symptoms of heat
- Decreased body's ability to regulate heat
- You are prone to heatstroke due to your chronic illness or medication
Symptoms of heat stroke
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Points to prevent heatstroke
Replenish lost water
- Goal is 1,200ml other than meals
Creating an environment that does not become hot and humid
- block the sun
- improve ventilation
- Room temperature should not exceed 28°C
Building physical strength to withstand the heat
- Eat well
- Create a comfortable sleeping environment
Beware of hidden dehydration
Hidden dehydration is the early or pre-stage state of dehydration.
When a large amount of sweating continues and dehydration occurs, the sweating stops, causing the body temperature to rise and heat stroke to develop.
Hidden dehydration causes changes such as ``swelling remains on the shins of the legs'' and ``the inside of the mouth is sticky''.
Let's replenish water and salt diligently and use the air conditioner well.
1-16-21 Kasuga, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8555
Bunkyo Civic Center 9th floor south side
Elderly Welfare Division Regional Comprehensive Care Promotion Section
Phone number: 03-5803-1843
Fax: 03-5803-1350