Child Injury Prevention Handbook　Learning about Things We Can Change with Prof. KAERU -For Teens-

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Prevention1●Wearing breathable clothing●Avoiding direct sunlight ●Checking the latest heat index●Taking frequent water ●Not pushing yourself●Temperature and humidity●Amount of solar radiation●Place a thermometer and hygrometer in a location where everyone can check them●Issue a heat stroke warning ●Develop an environment that encourages students to drink water and take salt●Be flexible about changing ?9DizzyDizzy(Japanese only)Accidents andinjuries causedby heat strokeThingswe can’tchangeThingswe want tochangeThingswe canchangeLet’s considerAccidentCase Study Let’s think how to prevent heat stroke.with a hatbreaks and salt supplementswhat we canchangeat schoolsthe time for PE classesIndoor exerciseWhat we can change from the perspectiveof junior high and high school studentsIdeas from junior high andhigh school students in TokyoHeat stroke often occurs out of the sun.Let’s think about different accidentsIn the classroom10Indoor facilities, such as gymnasiums, are dangerous, too. Even when not in direct sunlight, heat stroke can occur due to a room’s high temperature and humidity. Before it becomes too un-bearable, ■nd a cool area to rest.Heat stroke doesn’t just happen during exercising. Even indoors, in a classroom, there is a risk of heatstroke because of poor air■ow or rapid temperature changes. Even if you aren’t thirsty, try to replenish your ■uid and salt levels. The Tokyo Fire Department’s website provides information on every day accidents as well as information about heat stroke prevention and ■rst aidWhat should you change?These accidents may also occur!