July 20, 2021
EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) reminds people attending K-Days events to take a few precautions to stay safe while having fun.
Seek shade and stay hydrated. Heat stress is primarily due to three main factors: UVA and UVB radiation, temperature and humidity. People can be affected by heat stress in several ways, from mild to life-threatening. Young children, older adults and people with chronic health conditions are at the highest risk. Try to keep cool by:
Protect your skin from the sun:
Be cognizant of your alcohol use. Drinking less is better for your health. If you choose to drink, consuming more than two standard drinks per occasion is associated with an increased risk of harm to self and others. Consider:
Avoid alcohol when:
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait-times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.