Health advice in case of prolonged cold
Period of several days the episode
of intense cold in the winter led the Directorate General of Health to recall
the possible health consequences of low températures.Le intense cold may indeed
have adverse health effects including certain vulnerable groups of people
because of their age or pre-existing condition.
Those most at risk are the elderly,
especially those with heart disease, respiratory failure, difficulty to cope
with activities of daily living or suffering from Alzheimer's disease or
related illness in newborns and infants , the disabled, people in precarious
situations, people with certain chronic diseases (heart failure, angina,
asthma, respiratory disease, diabetes) patients treated with psychotropic
drugs.
"These people must adapt their
activities (avoid outings, dress warmly, do not make any effort being exposed
to cold), maintain a temperature of 19 ° C in the rooms and in some cases the
treatment can be adapted considered in connection with the doctor, "said
the DGS.
The Directorate General of Health
also emphasizes the mortal danger of poisoning by carbon monoxide in case of
malfunctioning heaters utilizing fuels such as wood, gas, kerosene, and recalls
that do not block the vents of ventilation.
It is recommended to regularly hear
from people at risk living alone.
Recommendations for the public and
health professionals are available on the website of the Ministry of
Solidarity, Health and Family (www.sante.gouv.fr) indicates the Directorate of
Health.
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