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Staying safe in adverse weather Dr Nick Smith FY2 Public Health Aims Describe weather that is harmful to health Describe who is vulnerable Describe the effects of temperature on health in these groups How we can deal with

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Staying safe in adverse weather

Dr Nick Smith FY2 Public Health

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Aims

  • Describe weather that is harmful to health
  • Describe who is vulnerable
  • Describe the effects of temperature on health

in these groups

  • How we can deal with extremes of weather to

prevent death

  • The future of our climate and the challenges

ahead

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What is dangerous weather?

  • Cold

– Less than 2⁰C, 48hrs

  • Hot

– Thresholds 29⁰C daytime, 15⁰C night time – 2% increase in mortality per 1⁰C increase

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Vulnerable Groups

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Regulating Heat

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Winter 1962-1963

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2003

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Impact of cold weather

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The Harm of Heat

  • Heat worsens pollution –> breathing problems
  • Heart failure
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The Harm of Heat

  • Heat Cramps
  • Heat Oedema
  • Heat Rash
  • Heat Syncope
  • Diarrhoea and Vomiting – Spoiled food
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Heat Illness

  • Heat Exhaustion

– Not enough water/salt – malaise, vomiting and circulatory collapse – 37ºC and 40ºC.

  • Heat Stroke

– Medical emergency – > 40ºC – Confusion, disorientation, fits, unconsciousness, hot dry skin

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Public Health Strategies

  • Maintaining 18⁰C
  • Financial support
  • GP/Vaccination
  • Community resilience
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Beat the Heat

  • Communication

– Forecasts & News – Look out for others – Plan your activities

  • Keep well

– Drinking plenty – Appropriate dress – Slow down

  • Stay cool

– Avoid enclosed spaces

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Getting Help

  • Hot:

– First Stop Care Advice (0800 377 7070)

  • Cold:

– Winter fuel payments – Cold Weather payments – Energy company obligations – Warm Home Discount scheme

  • http://www.nhs.uk/staywell/
  • Energy Saving Advice Service on 0300 123

1234

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Climate Change

  • 0.25⁰C
  • 2-5⁰C
  • X2 the risk
  • 70% increase in 2020s
  • 540% in the 2080s
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Summary

  • 4-8ºC or above 29ºC
  • Elder populations are vulnerable to

temperature

  • Heat exhaustion & heat stroke
  • Lung and Heart disease
  • Beat the Heat, Stay Warm Stay Well
  • Our climate is change towards extremes