How to dress in the heat: important secrets of maintaining health!

With the onset of the scorching summer heat, it is important to protect our health and body from the sun. When the air temperature rises to high levels, the body becomes dehydrated, fatigue and other serious health problems can occur. In such conditions, properly selected clothing plays an important role in saving human life.

The Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Wellbeing and Public Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan has published several important recommendations on how to dress in the hottest summer heat. These recommendations are designed to help people protect their health by dressing properly in hot weather, and the committee's opinions on this matter are medically and scientifically based.

The first rule is to pay attention to closed and loose clothing

When the weather is hot, most people first turn to open and light clothing. However, experts say that this is not always the right choice. When the air temperature rises above the human body temperature (about 37 degrees), the body's natural thermoregulation mechanism begins to break down. If the skin is exposed, the sweat produced evaporates quickly and does not cool the body. Therefore, closed and loose clothing is the best solution in such cases. This type of clothing prevents the skin from drying out quickly and protects the body from heat.

It is also necessary to take into account the effects of harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. Even if SPF (sunscreen) is used, the effectiveness of this protection decreases when the body sweats. Loose and long clothing helps protect against direct sunlight. Therefore, wearing closed, long-sleeved clothes, wide skirts and hats on hot days is the best recommendation for health.

Rule two – choose natural fabrics and light-colored clothing

When choosing clothes in hot weather, it is recommended to pay attention to clothes made of natural fabrics – cotton, linen, silk. These fabrics help the body “breathe”, provide air exchange and quickly absorb moisture from the body. Cotton fabrics are especially important in reducing dehydration. Since black or dark-colored clothes absorb more sunlight in hot weather, choosing light or white clothes will protect the body from the effects of the sun and cause less overheating.

Rule three – dress in layers

Dressing in layers may seem uncomfortable in the summer heat, but in fact, using this method protects the body from overheating. The robes and similar garments that have been worn by Eastern peoples for centuries are layered, creating a special layer between the environment and the body, maintaining balance. For example, wearing a loose shirt or a sweater over a light T-shirt or T-shirt reduces the direct impact of heat on the body and gives a feeling of coolness.

The fourth rule is to pay special attention to headgear

Wearing a hat is extremely important in hot weather. If the head is not protected from sunlight, this situation leads to serious risks for the body. Especially in summer, it is recommended to use a light hat, panama or cotton scarf to prevent sunstroke or headaches. If you feel too hot, you can moisten the hat and cool down.

According to the forecasts of "Uzhydromet", with the onset of summer, the air temperature in the republic will gradually increase. This indicates that each person should pay more attention to their health. To maintain health, it is important to follow the above recommendations when choosing clothes.

Do not forget that dressing correctly is one of the most important secrets of maintaining health in the summer heat. Follow these recommendations and spend the heat healthily!