Experts advise avoiding strenuous physical activity during the hours of greatest solar radiation – Health and Medicine

2024-09-15 00:30:57

94% of the population is exposed to harmful levels of air pollution, according to the WHO. Therefore, it is important to follow the recommendations of experts who say that it is advisable to avoid physical activity during the hours of greatest solar radiation to protect yourself from ozone, which can worsen symptoms of diseases such as asthma or anm.

Experts advise avoiding vigorous physical activity outside during the hours of the greatest solar radiation to protect yourself from ozone, because during this period the levels tend to be higher and can irritate the respiratory system and severe conditions such as asthma and asthma.

In summer, especially in polluted cities and in places with high temperature and low air, ozone can reach dangerous levels for human health. This raises a concern about air quality and its effects on health, since tropospheric ozone, along with suspended particles (PM2.5 and PM10) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), is one of the most harmful air pollutants to health, both in terms of death and illness.

The guidelines of the World Health Organization have warned that 94 percent of the population is exposed to harmful levels of air pollution. The director of the BIOMA Institute of the University of Navarra, Jesús Miguel Santamaría, explained that tropospheric ozone can cause respiratory problems, exacerbation of lung diseases and complications in lung function.

Given this situation, experts in turn recommend monitoring ozone levels through official channels to make informed decisions about outdoor activities. In this way, it is possible to avoid exposure at critical times and adopt preventive measures that reduce health risks.

Likewise, they have remembered that cars with combustion engines are a known source of pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), so it is advisable to reduce their use, replace it including sustainable public transport, electric vehicles. , cycling or walking whenever possible.

They also let us know that cars that have not been properly maintained or that are old emit the highest emissions. Therefore, they have pointed out that emission standards must be met while ensuring proper car maintenance, which regular maintenance must do. MTT (SyM)