DOHA: Kulluna, the national safety campaign, has urged parents to keep children protected as much as possible from the heat during summer.
Children are more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses as their bodies do not get rid of the heat as well as those of adults, said Dr Khalid Abdulnoor Saifeldeen, Chairman, Kulluna, and Director, Hamad International Training Centre.
He said parents need to ensure that children are kept out of direct sunlight and encourage them to drink plenty of water when they are playing.
Leaving children in cars or in direct sunlight during the summer heat can lead to the development of serious heat-related complications and even death.
Within 10 minutes, the temperature inside a vehicle can be up to 20 degrees hotter than the outside temperature; after 30 minutes the vehicle’s temperature can be up to 34 degrees hotter.
As part of its ‘Beat the Heat’ campaign, Kulluna also urged the public to take precautions to stay safe from the heat and be aware of the rising temperatures.
Heat-related illnesses can damage the brain and other organs and, in extreme cases, cause death.
“The aim of the campaign is to reduce the number of heat-related illnesses by educating the public, particularly those who work or spend time outdoors, and employers about how to stay safe in the heat,” he said.
“We also want to help people recognise early signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses to prevent cases from becoming more serious.”
For people working outdoors, staying hydrated and taking breaks from being in direct sunlight is important in preventing heat stroke.
The Peninsula
DOHA: Kulluna, the national safety campaign, has urged parents to keep children protected as much as possible from the heat during summer.
Children are more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses as their bodies do not get rid of the heat as well as those of adults, said Dr Khalid Abdulnoor Saifeldeen, Chairman, Kulluna, and Director, Hamad International Training Centre.
He said parents need to ensure that children are kept out of direct sunlight and encourage them to drink plenty of water when they are playing.
Leaving children in cars or in direct sunlight during the summer heat can lead to the development of serious heat-related complications and even death.
Within 10 minutes, the temperature inside a vehicle can be up to 20 degrees hotter than the outside temperature; after 30 minutes the vehicle’s temperature can be up to 34 degrees hotter.
As part of its ‘Beat the Heat’ campaign, Kulluna also urged the public to take precautions to stay safe from the heat and be aware of the rising temperatures.
Heat-related illnesses can damage the brain and other organs and, in extreme cases, cause death.
“The aim of the campaign is to reduce the number of heat-related illnesses by educating the public, particularly those who work or spend time outdoors, and employers about how to stay safe in the heat,” he said.
“We also want to help people recognise early signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses to prevent cases from becoming more serious.”
For people working outdoors, staying hydrated and taking breaks from being in direct sunlight is important in preventing heat stroke.
The Peninsula
