With the great diurnal temperature variation, immigrants & public are reminded to stay warm

With the arrival of the cold front, the temperature drops in various parts of Taiwan. Immigrants should be aware of the weather forecast and take care of their health.

Wu Zhao Jun (吳昭軍), the Director of the Health Promotion Administration, MOHW reminded that those who leave home early in the morning and reach home late at night should keep their bodies warm from head to toe due to the great diurnal temperature variation. For motorcyclists, a raincoat, gloves, and full-face helmets should be worn to prevent cardiovascular health problems resulting from temperature differences.

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It is especially important for patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia to keep warm. (Photo / Retrieved from Pixabay)

It is especially important for patients with three chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia to keep warm and avoid being in places with large temperature fluctuations. Besides, everyone should wear a hat, gloves, a scarf, socks, and covered shoes to stay warm.

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The public is reminded to stay warm by wearing a hat, gloves, a scarf, socks, and covered shoes, etc. (Photo / Retrieved from Pixabay)

Wu Zhao Jun encouraged patients with chronic diseases to take medication regularly, maintain stable blood pressure, return to see a doctor regularly and keep a good lifestyle.

If you experience any discomfort such as chest tightness, chest pain, palpitations, difficulty in breathing, nausea, cold sweats, dizziness, fainting, asthma, back pain, etc., please seek medical treatment or call 119 in case of emergency to save your life.