5 heat-related illnesses reported thus far, says Health DG
Health director-general Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan advises the public to drink at least eight glasses of water a day and avoid sugary, caffeinated and carbonated drinks as they are bad for hydration. – Facebook pic, April 28, 2023.
He said of the total, two cases were reported in Kelantan that have led to the deaths of two children due to severe dehydration and heatstroke. Three other cases are in Sarawak involving two cases of heat cramps and one case of heat exhaustion. The death of a 19-month-old toddler on the same day was not due to heatstroke but severe dehydration with underlying sepsis, he said in a statement today.
He added that the symptoms of illness related to severe hot weather, include headaches, fatigue, lack of concentration, dizziness, muscle weakness or cramps, and nausea. Hence, the public, especially those who are celebrating Hari Raya or holidaying during this hot weather season, are advised to take preventive measures, such as avoiding house visits between 11am and 4pm as that was when the heat was at its highest.
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