Weekly Press Release of Istanbul Gelisim University (Issue 109) (July 26-30, 2021)  

Abstract

PAY ATTENTION TO THESE FACTORS IN EXTREME HEAT! Stating that extreme heat will bring along a wide variety of health problems, Public Health Specialist Dr. Nurten Elkin provided information about the protection measures. Stating that sweating is important in terms of maintaining body temperature, Dr. Elkin said, “However, sweating alone is not sufficient to provide thermoregulation in extreme temperatures, especially in infants, the elderly and those with chronic diseases. In addition, excessive obesity, excessive fluid loss, substance use, heart disease and the use of certain drugs are also factors that affect sweating. Expressing that the body metabolism is trying to provide the necessary harmony according to the increasing temperature and humidity, Dr. Nurten Elkin said, “Especially by sweating, body temperature is tried to be maintained. However, sweating alone is not sufficient to provide thermoregulation in extreme temperatures, especially in infants, the elderly and those with chronic diseases. In addition, excessive obesity, excessive fluid loss, substance use, heart disease and the use of certain drugs are also factors that affect sweating.