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<\/a>\nAccording to the Environment Ministry, heat-related illnesses are caused by the failure of bodily functions meant to have a cooling effect because of reduced sweating and blood flow.
\nPlease check out the point of preventing the heat illness.<\/p>\n
1.Avoid exposure to extremely high temperatures.
\n2.Keep hydrated by drinking plenty of water and consuming sodium.
\n3.Take a plenty of rest if you feel sick.
\n4.Wearing light, cool clothes and hat or using an UV umbrella when going outside.<\/p>\n
What to care about during the trip<\/h4>\n
The significant difference of temperature between outside and inside may affects the automatic system.
\nIt is good to stay inside like stores or cafes between 10:00 a.m. to 15:00 because it gets hotter and hotter.
\nAlso, getting on a bus or taxi is better than walking around.
\nPlease keep in mind that the heat and humid make your body exhausted more than usual, so avoid exploring outside longer.<\/p>\n
What to wear for preventing heat illness<\/h4>\n
According to the Environment Ministry, wearing cool and light clothes is good for the heat illness.
\nBut what is the \u201cCool and Light clothes\u201d?
\nWe summarized the points of them. <\/p>\n
\u30fbMaterial of clothes
\nCotton, Linen, Polyester; Quick dry and quick absorption
\n\u30fbDesign:
\nLoosely fitted; breezy wind blowing thorough between body and clothes.
\n\u30fbColor:
\nWight and light color don\u2019t absorb heat. Black and dark color absorb heat more but they prevent UV. So you need to think about the combination of them.
\n\u30fbUnder wear:
\nIt is efficient to wear an under wear which is quick dry and quick absorption to help swear dry.<\/p>\n
What to bring the item for trip in Kyoto<\/h4>\n
Elderly people, infants, and those who is sick are more affected by the heat illness.
\nResearch institute said the men in any generation are affected by it.
\nIf you travel to Kyoto with family, it is good idea to bring or buy some items for the heat illness.<\/p>\n
\u30fbUV umbrella
\n\u30fbHat
\n\u30fbCandy or tablet for intaking salt
\n\u30fbSpots drink, water, wheat tea
\n\u30fbConvenient ice pack items<\/p>\n
We know you don\u2019t want to bring them, but just in case your family gets sick because of heat.
\nThese items are useful for first aid.<\/p>\n
What can I do when family or friends get the heat illness?<\/h4>\n
Unfortunately, it might be happened to get the heat illness even if you care about it. 1.Move in the shadow or cooler place. Heat-related illnesses is preventable, but it\u2019s important to identify the warning signs and to react swiftly and appropriately when they arise. Have a good trip!<\/p>\n The Environment Ministry\u2019s website for heat-related illness prevention\uff1a You should receive such local information of Kyoto by an application “KoI APP”.<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPlease deal with by following the steps below.<\/p>\n
\n2.Loose the clothes and put a wet towel or an ice pack on the neck, under the sides, and groin.
\n3.Drink plenty of water like sports drink and take some salt.
\n4.Visit the hospital if the condition is still bad.
\n*Don\u2019t hesitate call an ambulance \u201c119\u201d if he\/she loses consciousness or is unable to drink independently.<\/p>\n
\nWe hope you learn the basic knowledge on the heat illness and how to prevent it. <\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.wbgt.env.go.jp\/en\/doc_prevention.php<\/a><\/p>\nDo you need more information?<\/h4>\n
\nWith this application, even if you don\u2019t have Wi-Fi, you can find nearby stores and so on.
\nYou can install the application from the following URL.<\/p>\n