Inclement weather conditions: Punjab health department issues detailed advisory; cautioned not to drink alcohol
Kanwar Inder singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ January 4,2024
Due to the inclement weather conditions prevailing the state, Punjab health department has issued a detailed health advisory.
The director health services Punjab has instructed all the civil surgeons to aware residents about the Do’s and Don’ts in this weather condition and take necessary precautions like keep yourself dry, If wet, then cover your head, neck, hands, and toes adequately as the majority of heat loss occurs through these body parts, use hats and mufflers to prevent heat loss, Wear insulated/waterproof shoes.
It is advised to eat healthy food to maintain the equilibrium of body temperature and maintain hydration, eat fruits and vegetables rich in Vitamin-C to maintain adequate immunity, drink hot fluids regularly to maintain body heat and to fight cold and warm your food before eating, moisturize your skin regularly with oil, petroleum jelly, or body creams, take care of elderly people and children and check neighbors who live alone, especially the elderly, children and elderly should wear an extra layer of clothes being more vulnerable.
As per health department, avoid prolonged exposure to cold, don’t drink alcohol. It reduces your body temperature it actually narrows your blood vessels, particularly those in the hands, which can increase the risk of hypothermia.
