In response to rising temperatures, NHK WORLD-JAPAN has released an educational video on heatstroke prevention, outlining simple daily measures to mitigate the risk of heat-related illnesses. The video emphasizes the importance of staying hydrated, avoiding direct sunlight, and acclimating the body to sweat through exercise during cooler periods of the day.
- Drink water and consume salts regularly, especially before feeling thirsty, to stay hydrated.
- Use curtains or blinds to create shade indoors and block out direct sunlight.
- When outside, wear a hat or use a sun umbrella to protect against the sun.
- Engage in brisk walks during cooler parts of the day to help the body acclimate to sweating.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN is “the international service of Japan’s public media organization NHK.” NHK World-Japan is operated by Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK). The goal of NHK World-Japan is stated as “to promote a deeper international understanding of Japan, introducing the latest events in Japan through news and other programs.”
“Overall, we rate NHK World-Japan Left-Center biased based on story selection that slightly favors the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact check record.”
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Official website: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/
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