1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:02,750 VOICE-OVER: It is hot in the Netherlands. 2 00:00:03,000 --> 00:00:05,250 Nice? Not for everyone. 3 00:00:05,750 --> 00:00:08,500 If you are elderly, or if you have a chronic disease... 4 00:00:08,750 --> 00:00:11,750 then heat may even pose a health risk to you. 5 00:00:12,500 --> 00:00:15,250 This also applies to people who are overweight... 6 00:00:15,500 --> 00:00:18,000 people who cannot take care of themselves properly... 7 00:00:18,250 --> 00:00:20,000 and small children. 8 00:00:20,250 --> 00:00:22,750 Complaints due to heat can vary widely. 9 00:00:23,000 --> 00:00:25,500 For example, it can lead to fatigue... 10 00:00:25,750 --> 00:00:28,250 itching or headaches. 11 00:00:28,750 --> 00:00:32,250 Worse symptoms are dehydration, exhaustion... 12 00:00:32,500 --> 00:00:35,500 or a heat stroke which may even lead to death. 13 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:39,250 Take simple measures to avoid overheating. 14 00:00:41,250 --> 00:00:44,500 Drink enough, even if you are not thirsty. 15 00:00:44,750 --> 00:00:48,750 Keep your body cool, take it easy and stay in the shade. 16 00:00:49,000 --> 00:00:53,000 Keep your home cool, use blinds and provide ventilation. 17 00:00:53,500 --> 00:00:55,250 And take care of each other. 18 00:00:55,500 --> 00:00:58,000 Pay special attention to people in your neighbourhood... 19 00:00:58,250 --> 00:01:00,500 who could use your help during a heat wave. 20 00:01:00,750 --> 00:01:04,000 Want to learn more about health risks and measures to be taken? 21 00:01:04,250 --> 00:01:07,250 Visit rivm.nl/heat.