Stating that extreme heat will bring along a wide variety of health problems, Public Health Specialist Dr. Nurten Elkin provided information about the protection measures. Stating that sweating is important in terms of maintaining body temperature, Dr. Elkin said, “However, sweating alone is not sufficient to provide thermoregulation in extreme temperatures, especially in infants, the elderly and those with chronic diseases. In addition, excessive obesity, excessive fluid loss, substance use, heart disease and the use of certain drugs are also factors that affect sweating.
