According to specialist Rudina Çumashi, the risk affects the entire population. She stresses that the elderly and people with chronic illnesses or other health problems should check their blood pressure and diabetes from time to time, stay in cool environments, be careful with taking medication, and always remain in contact with their family doctor or specialist physician.

Specialists also advise consuming healthy foods, but underline that in these temperatures extra attention must be paid to avoiding food poisoning.

As she explains, nutrition during hot days should consist of light meals, liquid foods, products rich in fresh seasonal vegetables, as well as fruit.

On the other hand, special care is required in the preparation and storage of food, as high temperatures encourage spoilage and may increase the risk of diarrhea, vomiting, or food poisoning, she added.

Attention should also be paid when visiting beaches and swimming pools. In addition to sunburn, the waters can cause various skin infections, so specialists are calling for the maintenance of personal hygiene.

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Taking this situation into account, the Ministry of Health has called for increased caution and the implementation of protective measures, also sharing the recommendations of specialists from the Institute of Public Health.

According to experts, it is essential to drink fluids regularly, avoid exposure to the sun during the hours when temperatures peak, and choose cool, well-ventilated environments.

Authorities also advise citizens to wear light clothing and, if they show symptoms such as dizziness, severe fatigue, or difficulty breathing, to seek medical help immediately.

Health authorities say that the high temperatures are expected to continue in the coming days, so following this advice and remaining cautious remains essential to avoid heat-related health problems.

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