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Warmer summers and milder winters are likely to see us spending more time outdoors, and thus more exposed to the sun's ultraviolet radiation. On very hot days, there is also the risk of dehydration and heatstroke.
In hot, dry summers, people will spend more time outdoors and are more physically active. For example, heatwaves will encourage people to go to the beach, where the sun’s rays can be particularly intense because of the reflected light from the sand and sea. Increased exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays heightens the risk of skin cancer and can result in more sunburn.
When it is hot, drinking more water can save lives Higher temperatures increase the risk of people suffering from dehydration and heatstroke. People at special risk are described in a report published by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The report is based on a study of heatstroke-induced deaths in, for example, France in 2003. The first symptoms of heatstroke are slight confusion and not remembering things as well as you normally do. The most important way of preventing heatstroke is to drink enough, ideally water, and to counter salt depletion if you sweat a lot. The National Board of Health recommends that you drink ample quantities of water and limit your alcohol consumption.