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City Council, AECC and Red Cross distribute 1,000 samples of sunscreen and 400 bottles of water within the awareness campaign against heat shock and UV radiation (13/06/2019)

In addition, informative tables have been installed at the entrance to the weekly market and in the Alameda de las Columnas, where explanatory brochures on skin cancer prevention have been distributed along with the recommendations that citizens should follow in the face of heat stroke.

The Councilman of Emergencies of the City council of Lorca, Juan Miguel Bayonas, has visited this morning the informative table installed in the Orchard of the Wheel, in the entrance of the Weekly Market, on the occasion of the campaign of awareness that the Municipal Consistory is realizing jointly with the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) and the Red Cross for the prevention of skin diseases generated by direct exposure to the sun and the recommendations to follow to avoid heat stroke.

Juan Miguel Bayonas explained that "in addition, another information table has been installed in the Alameda de la Constitución, with a schedule of 10 a.m., at 1:00 pm These tables have the purpose of spreading the importance of using sunscreens especially when going to The beach, as well as when working or being on the street during peak radiation hours, are also aimed at making citizens aware of the advice they should follow to avoid heat stroke due to high temperatures, sunburn and skin cancer. "

The Emergency Edil has reported that "for this purpose have been distributed among all Lorca who have come to inform the information tables 1,000 samples of sunscreen cream donated by the Hephame Foundation of the brand Interapothek, as well as 400 bottles of water , in addition to explanatory brochures on the prevention of skin cancer and with the recommendations that citizens should follow in the face of heat stroke. "

Bayonas has indicated that "in the Region of Murcia, according to the latest data available from the Murcian Health Service, 160 new cases of melanoma-type skin cancer are diagnosed each year, to avoid the formation of melanomas, it is important to use a factor of high protection for the skin, from 20 or more, and lip protectors, in addition to applying them every two hours, especially in more exposed areas such as ears, nose or lower lip, where the sun's rays directly affect ".

On the other hand, health professionals of the Murcian Health Service (SMS) and the Murcian Institute for Biomedical Research of the Region (IMIB) designed and developed InfoSun, a free mobile application to help prevent the onset of melanoma.

Through this App users can know what sun protection factor is the most appropriate, depending on the color of your skin and its location.

In addition, in a simple way you can know what the exact index of ultraviolet radiation at the time of consultation.

It should be noted that heat does not affect all people equally, as there are groups more sensitive to the effects of high temperatures.

In this context we find people over 65 and children under 4 years, who must be added to people suffering from cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, Alzheimer's, respiratory or mental diseases, workers and people exposed to the sun, as well as people being treated with drugs such as diuretics, beta-blockers and antidepressants, or people suffering from obesity.

From the City of Lorca, as measures to prevent heat stroke, especially in elderly and children, it is indicated to avoid direct exposure to the sun in the hottest hours of the day, accompany our elders who live alone;

avoid sunburn by applying sunscreen creams;

avoid physical activity in the middle of the day, drink water frequently, cover the head with hats or caps;

avoid hot meals and slow digestion;

wear sunglasses, do not consume alcohol, increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables, as well as wear light clothing and shoes.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca

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