Italy braces itself for intense heatwave
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"It is clear that this age group is exposed to a larger risk. The most common health problems around this time of the year include the worsening of chronic diseases such as heart-related issues, like arrhythmia, infections, and kidney function is also affected as well as behavioural issues" says Doctor Giuseppe Famularo, who works at the San Camillo-Forlanini hospital in Rome.
"Today health and safety issues and injuries in the workplace have to be put in the current context, which is characterised by climate change. So much has changed if you compare working in the building sector 30 years ago to between June and September today."
"People are being urged to avoid direct exposure to sunlight during the hottest hours of the day and to stay hydrated."
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