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WHO Releases Heat Risk Guidelines
The World Health Organization has issued new guidelines for the prevention and management of heat-related illnesses during mass gatherings, aimed at minimizing health risks and enhancing the safety of participants in large events such as sports and cultural festivals. A review of evidence indicates there have been approximately half a million medical cases at such events since 1980, including over 22,000 heat-related incidents. Organized on-site medical systems have successfully treated more than 90% of these cases, reducing the burden on hospitals. The organization also notes that rising temperatures since the 1990s have led to a 63% increase in heat-related deaths, amounting to around 546,000 deaths annually between 2012 and 2021, influenced by climate change and the recurrence of severe heatwaves. The guidelines recommend proactive measures such as providing safe drinking water, establishing cooling infrastructure, adjusting event schedules, improving crowd management, and ensuring ready medical services at event sites to ensure the safety of all participants.
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