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July 10, 2018
Oregon health officials caution people about high temperatures
Stay hydrated, limit sun exposure as forecast calls for upper 90s
Oregon health officials are recommending people prevent heat-related illnesses that can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke as summer temperatures climb into at least the mid-90s in the coming days.
"We love our Oregon summers and the warm temperatures they bring, but people need to take precautions when temperatures get to the level where they can cause health problems," said Tom Jeanne, MD, deputy state health officer at the OHA Public Health Division. "Extreme heat conditions can even be deadly for some people."
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to reach the mid- to upper 90s Thursday in the Portland metro area and central Oregon, and above 100 in parts of eastern and southern Oregon.
The Oregon Public Health Division offers the following tips for staying safe and healthy during extreme heat conditions:
1. Stay cool
2. Stay hydrated
3. Stay informed
People with a chronic medical condition such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer or kidney disease may be less likely to sense and respond to changes in temperature. Also, they may be taking medications that can worsen the impact of extreme heat. People in this category should be closely monitored to make sure they’re drinking enough water, have access to air conditioning and know how to keep cool.
Those who exercise in extreme heat or work outdoors are more likely to become dehydrated and get heat-related illness and should pay particular attention to staying as cool and hydrated as possible.
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