TOKYO, July 29 (Xinhua) — A complete of seven,235 heatstroke sufferers have been taken to hospitals throughout Japan in June, with greater than half of the sufferers aged 65 or older, authorities knowledge confirmed.
The determine is the second largest for the month of June for the reason that statistics started in 2010, following 15,969 recorded in June of final 12 months, in line with knowledge from Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency.
The largest variety of sufferers suffered heatstroke inside homes, totaling 2,567, adopted by on-road, at 1,328.
The hearth division referred to as on individuals to take thorough precautions towards heatstroke through the use of air conditioners appropriately and consuming sufficient water.