This winter, be careful. Check 4 groups of “diseases”, health, risk of illness.

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according to meteorological department announced that Thailand entered winter Since Oct. 29, 2022, temperatures are forecast to drop more than last year. And will be cold until February 2023. The cold weather may cause the body to not adjust. and some germs stay in the environment longer making it vulnerable to illness easily

Diseases and health hazards in winter

Department of Disease Control Has issued a warning about disease prevention and health hazards that may occur in the winter of Thailand 2022, divided into 4 groups as follows:

1. Diseases of the respiratory system (influenza pneumonia)

2. Diseases of the digestive tract and water (diarrhea)

Other important infectious diseases in winter (measles)

4. Health hazards (deaths related to cold weather)

Group 1 Diseases of the respiratory system

  • influenza covid-19

It can be transmitted by coughing, sneezing, or touching infected objects. If infected, then symptoms will be fever, dry cough, headache, muscle pain. Rhinitis and sore throat

  • pneumonia

It is caused by certain types of bacterial, viral and fungal infections in the alveoli from breathing or by exposure to aerosols from mucus. Contaminated saliva will have symptoms of fever, cough, shortness of breath. The symptoms are usually acute. and found in all age groups But the symptoms are severe in people who are immunocompromised and have underlying medical conditions.

“Both diseases can be prevented by wearing a cloth mask or a surgical mask whenever in a large group of people. Wash your hands often with water and soap or alcohol gel Do not share personal belongings with others. and maintain good health.”

Group 2 Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and water

  • diarrhea

caused by eating food or unclean water is contaminated with pathogens There will be more than 3 or more diarrheas in 1 day, may also be accompanied by fever or vomiting. Prevented by taking care of hygiene Drink clean water and eat clean, well-cooked food.

Group 3 Other important communicable diseases in winter

Caused by breathing in airborne droplets contaminated with the virus from coughing. the patient’s sneeze Symptoms include fever, cough, red and watery eyes, and a rash 3-4 days after the onset of symptoms. There is currently no specific treatment. But there is a vaccine that can prevent it. The first injection is required at the age of 9-12 months, the second dose at the age of one and a half years.

Group 4 Health Hazards

  • deaths related to cold weather

Most are due to acute heart failure. Because there is not enough clothing or blankets to winter. from surveillance of deaths from cold weather conditions Between November 2, ’64 and March 1, ’65, there were 10 patients under the surveillance definition, six of them died outside their homes (a place where the cold cannot be prevented, such as a hut, a rice field, a basement house). ) 4 deaths at home, December was the 5th highest death toll.

Getting ready for the “winter”

  • Prepare enough winter clothing.
  • take care of your body
  • eat nutritious food
  • For high-risk groups, including young children, the elderly, people with congenital diseases and people with disabilities, special care should be taken. Because such groups, if they are sick, will have more severe symptoms than the general population.
  • Should refrain from drinking alcohol of any kind. Because alcohol is an additional factor that increases the risk of death during cold weather.

body care

For health care in winter, the Department of Health recommends that

  • Drink warm water regularly to help keep your body warm. add moisture to the skin Helps the subsystem work better. and help drive waste out of the body
  • One day should drink at least 8 glasses of clean water.
  • Eat all 5 food groups
  • Emphasis on hot and freshly cooked food.
  • get enough sleep
  • Regular exercise such as brisk walking, running, cycling, weight training, Thai boxing, aerobics, yoga, stretching, jumping rope, various sports
  • Do housework for at least 30 minutes a day to keep your body healthy and ready for the changing weather conditions.

How to take a shower in winter

  • Avoid showering during the night. during cold weather
  • if necessary, take a shower Should take a warm bath for 10-15 minutes, not more than 30 minutes, because bathing too long will cause the skin to dry, crack, peel.
  • Do not adjust the hot water temperature too much.
  • Water should be poured from the feet up. Don’t rush the whole body. without adjusting body temperature It can easily cause a cold.
  • After taking a warm shower at the end, take a warm shower alternately with cold water. to close pores and balance the skin
  • and after a warm bath Skin cream should be applied immediately. To moisturize and prevent cracked skin.
  • It is important to wear thick clothing during the night to avoid being in a cold place. to keep the body warm

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