Large​ Daily Temperature Fluctuations: A Hidden Risk to Our Health

The joy of the heat subsiding is⁤ short-lived, ⁣and as‌ the season changes, the large ⁤daily temperature difference can⁣ easily weaken the immune system, making it easy to catch a cold or allergic disease. ​At the ⁣same time,‍ the risk of stroke increases as blood vessels‍ contract and expand ‌repeatedly.

According⁤ to a domestic study, for every 1 degree increase in daily temperature difference, the risk of​ acute stroke increases by ​2.4%, and for those over ‍65​ years of age in⁢ particular, it increases by 2.7%. In other ⁣words, on days when ⁤the daily temperature difference is 10 degrees or higher, the ⁣risk of stroke increases by ​20-30%. The medical community is ⁢urging caution, as it ⁢is ⁢known that ⁣patients with​ high blood ‍pressure, diabetes, and obesity have a stroke ⁣risk up to 5 ⁢times higher than the general population.

Professor ‍Jeong⁤ Jae-hoon of the Department of ⁤Preventive ⁢Medicine at⁤ Korea University College of Medicine said,​ “Large daily⁣ temperature ranges are well-known factors that⁤ increase the risk of​ cardiovascular diseases such​ as stroke,” ‍adding, “It is important for ‍those around the patient ⁤to quickly recognize ‍symptoms ⁤such as slurred speech or changes in consciousness, which are ​warning signs of a‌ stroke.”

He continued, “It is known that the ‍golden time⁢ for stroke is 4 hours and‍ 30 minutes, but‍ this is literally only the minimum time, and⁤ you should‍ visit a​ hospital and receive clot-dissolving medication as⁢ soon ‍as ⁢possible.” He advised, “The ⁢most‍ important thing is to ⁢avoid exposure ⁢to rapid⁢ temperature changes, and it is especially important​ to ‌not exercise in the morning and to be active in a ⁤stable temperature.” In particular, he emphasized ​daily life prevention methods such as⁤ dressing warmly in the morning and wearing a ⁢hat.

If you‍ witness a stroke patient, immediately call 119 and quickly go to the⁢ emergency room. Even if you can use your own car, it is best to use an ambulance with emergency equipment. Until the⁤ ambulance arrives, lay the patient⁣ down comfortably and turn the head to the ​side when vomiting. If the patient is unconscious, ‌do not force water or medicine.

Preventing and Managing Cerebrovascular Diseases

The following‌ are the methods for ⁤preventing and managing cerebrovascular diseases such ⁢as stroke ⁢suggested by the Korea Disease Control and ⁣Prevention Agency.

• Smoking​ and‌ drinking in moderation
• A healthy, low-salt⁢ diet
• Exercise for more than 30 minutes a day
• Maintain​ appropriate⁢ weight and waist circumference
• Managing stress
• Regular blood pressure, blood sugar, and ⁢cholesterol measurements
• Patients⁣ with high blood pressure and diabetes should actively ​receive treatment