Column / 2023.08.01

【Living in Japan】About Heat Stroke ー熱中症（ねっちゅうしょう）

Summer in Japan (June - August) is very hot and may cause heatstroke. In the summer, we often spend a lot of time outside, such as at the beach, do camping, and barbecuing. You have to take care of yourself to avoid heatstroke.

■ What is heat stroke?

It is a condition that occurs when a person stays in a hot place for a long time and does not drink enough water.

■ Summer temperature

Summer temperatures in Japan often exceed 30°C. In hot areas, there are days when the temperature exceeds 40°C. As shown below, in Japanese the name differs depending on the temperature.

・ 25°C ~: 夏日（なつび）ーNatsu-bi

・ 30°C ~: 真夏日（まなつび）ーManatsu-bi

・ 35°C ~: 猛暑日（もうしょび）ーMousho-bi

■ What happens if you get heat stroke?

・ Danger Level 1: Dizziness

You feel dizzy and your head spins.

It is a sign of heat stroke.

・ Danger Level 2: Your face gets hot

Touch your face, and if it's hotter than usual, you may have a heat stroke.

・ Danger Level 2: Headache

You may feel fatigue and throw up.

・ Danger Level 3: Losing consciousness

You give no reaction when other people call you.

You feel dizzy and can't walk straight.

It's dangerous, so let's go to the hospital right away.

■ To avoid heat stroke

・ Drink water many times

Drink water many times no matter whether you are indoor or outdoor.

Please drink even if you are not thirsty.

・ Take some salt

We recommend to drink sports drinks, eat tablets with salt, umeboshi, etc.

・ Turn on the air conditioner

Turn on the air conditioner as much as possible when you are indoor.

・ Use some tools when you go outside

Let's use parasol, wear a hat and bring hand-held fan.

Also, take a rest in a cool place.

Heat stroke is very dangerous.

If you think you are not in the good condition, take a rest immediately.

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