Telangana Hyderabad - Rising Heat sparks fear of Waterborne Diseases, Heat Strokes
It's just February, but the mercury in hyderabad has already begun to climb, causing great anxiety among public health experts and the general public not only in the twin cities but also in the neighboring districts of Medchal-Malkajgiri and Rangareddy districts.
As temperatures rise, incidences of water-borne illnesses are projected to grow, putting a strain on public and private healthcare facilities. The arrival of summer puts a great strain on water supplies, resulting in water-borne illnesses such as cholera, dysentery, diarrhea, and so on, as people throw caution to the wind and consume foods made from untreated water sources.
To beat the heat, they drink soda, juice, sliced fruits placed in dangerous industrial ice for chilling, and sugarcane juice mixed with cooled water. In desperation to escape the heat, individuals may drink water from contaminated sources, which can lead to cholera, typhoid, and diseases such as rotavirus, salmonella, shigella, and diarrhea.
In addition to food and water-borne illnesses, a third group of diseases to be aware of during the summer is Heat-Related Illnesses (HRI), which include a wide range of symptoms such as heat syncope, muscular cramps, heat fatigue, and potentially fatal situations such as heat strokes.
As temperatures rise, incidences of water-borne illnesses are projected to grow, putting a strain on public and private healthcare facilities. The arrival of summer puts a great strain on water supplies, resulting in water-borne illnesses such as cholera, dysentery, diarrhea, and so on, as people throw caution to the wind and consume foods made from untreated water sources.
To beat the heat, they drink soda, juice, sliced fruits placed in dangerous industrial ice for chilling, and sugarcane juice mixed with cooled water. In desperation to escape the heat, individuals may drink water from contaminated sources, which can lead to cholera, typhoid, and diseases such as rotavirus, salmonella, shigella, and diarrhea.
In addition to food and water-borne illnesses, a third group of diseases to be aware of during the summer is Heat-Related Illnesses (HRI), which include a wide range of symptoms such as heat syncope, muscular cramps, heat fatigue, and potentially fatal situations such as heat strokes.
"Water-borne diseases are typically connected with a lack of access to potable drinking water, whereas heat strokes are caused by exposure to temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius. A healthy individual may tolerate heat stroke and other consequences. Dr. K Shankar, Superintendent of Fever Hospital, stated that this is not the case with those who have co-morbid diseases such as chronic renal and heart disease, as well as diabetes.