Heat shock

The blood pressure fluctuates due to sudden changes in temperature, such as moving from a warm room to a cold room, causing damage to the body. These fluctuations put pressure on the heart and blood vessels, which can lead to the development of myocardial infarction and stroke.

Of the unforeseen drowning and drowning in Reiwa 3 (2021), 93.1% are 65 years old or older. In addition, outbreaks during the five months from November to March account for 65.3%, which may be affected by the heat shock.

●7 points when taking a bath
１．Warm the bathroom when taking a bath
２．Keep the dressing room warm.
３．Set the hot water temperature to 41 degrees or less
４．Say a word to your family before taking a bath
５．Drink water before taking a bath
６．After pouring hot water.
７．Soak in hot water is less than 10 minutes

●Points of measures for the entire house
・Increase the heat insulation of the house
・Warm toilets, corridors and entrances

・Senior Citizens
・People with high blood pressure, diabetes, and dyslipidemia

Daily blood pressure management is also important for elderly people and those with high blood pressure. Let's make daily blood pressure measurement a habit.

The Heat Shock Forecast is a forecast jointly developed by the Japan Meteorological Association and Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. to notify you of "Estimated danger of heat shock", and information is provided between October and March.
Based on the standard temperature difference in the house assumed from the weather forecast, the approximate risk of heat shock will be announced in three ranks of "warning," "attention," and "don't be alert."
Forecasts up to 7 days ahead of about 1,900 locations in Japan can be viewed on a PC or smartphone, and will be distributed on the weather forecast media "tenki.jp". Please check it.