New Delhi [India], As the scorching heat continues to grip many parts of the country, the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed at least 56 deaths due to heatstroke in several states, sources said on Saturday. Informed.
According to sources, many states are underreporting the number of deaths due to heat wave. The data is based on reports submitted by states to NCDC.
"Complete reports of heatstroke deaths are awaited from states like UP and Bihar, where according to state data, 166 people have died in UP, while 22 people have died due to heatstroke in a hospital in Bihar," sources said. There has been a death."
In the month of May alone, 46 people have died due to heatstroke. However, cases of suspected heatstroke stood at 1,918 in May.According to data shared by states, more than 7 lakh people were admitted to emergency departments of primary care hospitals.
Of these cumulative suspected heatstroke cases since March 1, 24,849 have been reported.
According to data released by the Union Health Ministry, the highest number of deaths have occurred in Madhya Pradesh (14), followed by Maharashtra with 11 deaths. However the reported numbers are expected to be higher.
Dr Neeraj Nischal, Additional Professor, Department of Medicine, AIIMS New Delhi, said, “If we do not take care of heat-related illness, a variety of manifestations occur – sunburn, cramps, muscle pain, dizziness, and fatigue.” ."These are early warning signs."
"If you don't acknowledge these symptoms, the blood pressure will start to drop, and when it becomes unrecordable, then we say the patient is in shock," he said.
“It is very important to identify the early signs and symptoms of heat-related problems. Early signs would include sweating, fatigue, dizziness, the possibility of fainting due to this type of change in blood pressure, and other things. These are the warning signs. Signal.People with co-morbidities are at risk and people who do outdoor activities are at risk, if they don't hydrate themselves properly, they can have all these problems."
He also said that people should avoid drinking cold drinks and other types of aerated beverages as these are unhealthy, especially during heat waves.
"Cold drink is not a healthy drink, especially during a heat wave. When you drink a cold drink, your thirst will go away for a moment, but it is such a sweet drink that it will further dehydrate your body. It is not healthy. Drinks are not, and one should avoid cold drinks as a source of hydration in this heat,” he said.“The best drink is water. Also, can have shikanji, lassi and buttermilk – any kind of healthy drink that will hydrate you. If you are sweating a lot, ORS and other such things can also help " He added.
According to sources, many states are underreporting the number of deaths due to heat wave. The data is based on reports submitted by states to NCDC.
"Complete reports of heatstroke deaths are awaited from states like UP and Bihar, where according to state data, 166 people have died in UP, while 22 people have died due to heatstroke in a hospital in Bihar," sources said. There has been a death."
In the month of May alone, 46 people have died due to heatstroke. However, cases of suspected heatstroke stood at 1,918 in May.According to data shared by states, more than 7 lakh people were admitted to emergency departments of primary care hospitals.
Of these cumulative suspected heatstroke cases since March 1, 24,849 have been reported.
According to data released by the Union Health Ministry, the highest number of deaths have occurred in Madhya Pradesh (14), followed by Maharashtra with 11 deaths. However the reported numbers are expected to be higher.
Dr Neeraj Nischal, Additional Professor, Department of Medicine, AIIMS New Delhi, said, “If we do not take care of heat-related illness, a variety of manifestations occur – sunburn, cramps, muscle pain, dizziness, and fatigue.” ."These are early warning signs."
"If you don't acknowledge these symptoms, the blood pressure will start to drop, and when it becomes unrecordable, then we say the patient is in shock," he said.
“It is very important to identify the early signs and symptoms of heat-related problems. Early signs would include sweating, fatigue, dizziness, the possibility of fainting due to this type of change in blood pressure, and other things. These are the warning signs. Signal.People with co-morbidities are at risk and people who do outdoor activities are at risk, if they don't hydrate themselves properly, they can have all these problems."
He also said that people should avoid drinking cold drinks and other types of aerated beverages as these are unhealthy, especially during heat waves.
"Cold drink is not a healthy drink, especially during a heat wave. When you drink a cold drink, your thirst will go away for a moment, but it is such a sweet drink that it will further dehydrate your body. It is not healthy. Drinks are not, and one should avoid cold drinks as a source of hydration in this heat,” he said.“The best drink is water. Also, can have shikanji, lassi and buttermilk – any kind of healthy drink that will hydrate you. If you are sweating a lot, ORS and other such things can also help " He added.
