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Safety tips for enjoying outdoors on hot days of summer

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Thursday, July 11, 2024   

South Carolina and much of the country has seen extreme heat since summer began but people still want to enjoy the outdoors and a few tips can help them stay safe.

For instance, hydration is key. Experts recommend drinking four ounces of water for every 15 minutes of activity in the heat.

Susan Yeargin, associate professor of athletic training at the University of South Carolina, said on really hot days, people should avoid outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

"That time frame just provides a lot of heat stress to the body that we can avoid," Yeargin explained. "By just simply getting some of that yard work done or our sports or our aerobic activity done early in the morning or in the evening."

People who are in the sun should be sure to wear protection, including sunscreen and sun-blocking clothing. For families finding relief from the heat in the water, supervision of children is important. Drowning is a leading cause of death for children between ages one and four.

Dr. Donna O'Shea, chief medical Officer of population health for UnitedHealthcare, said for people experiencing heat-related illnesses or injuries, virtual care can be the first step in assessing whether more urgent service is needed. She pointed out it also lets patients make informed decisions with their health care providers from the comfort of home and can also be less expensive.

"Most of the time if it's related to hydration or a heat stroke, if you're able to keep fluids down, virtual care can help you determine how much and how long to wait before you go to the emergency room," O'Shea noted. "Same thing even for sunburns or for bike safety, 'Do I need to go in? Do you think I need stitches?' And we don't think about that."

Yeargin added heat safety should be nonnegotiable. She stressed people should ask their employers, the coaches of the children's sports teams and others in charge of outdoor activities if they have heat safety guidelines in place.

"Empower people that heat safety is important all the time," Yeargin recommended. "Particularly during heat waves and that they should feel totally fine with asking, 'What are we doing to keep ourselves and our kids safe?'"


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