Security forces at the event took care of a child who fainted while waiting to watch the parade on the morning of August 27 - Photo: HONG QUANG
Be careful when standing in the rain and sun waiting for the parade.
On the morning of August 27, a woman and three children from the old Dan Phuong district went to the Hung Vuong - Thanh Nien area to watch the parade rehearsal. Because they left early and didn't have time to eat or drink, the girl fainted after waiting for many hours.
Previously, during the preliminary and final rehearsals of the A80 parade, there were many cases of fainting and health problems requiring medical assistance. Even many young people with good health fainted while waiting for many hours.
Dr. Nguyen Huy Hoang, a member of the Vietnam Association of Underwater and Hyperbaric Oxygen Medicine, said standing for long periods in humid weather and low temperatures, along with lack of sleep, inadequate nutrition and crowding can cause a series of problems.
The first is hypothermia and cold injury. Wet clothes cause the body to lose heat quickly, leading to shivering, speech disorders, even fainting, cardiac arrest if not treated promptly. In addition, many people may experience frostbite, pain and numbness due to cold.
The second is cardiovascular events, when cold weather causes vasoconstriction, increases blood pressure and the risk of blood clots. People with high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease are very susceptible to stroke or myocardial infarction. In fact, hospitalizations for stroke in the cold season often increase by 15-30%.
Third is respiratory and musculoskeletal diseases. Cold rain combined with high crowd density is an ideal condition for influenza, RSV, rhinovirus to spread. People with chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD are more likely to have acute attacks. At the same time, standing still for long periods of time also increases joint pain and cramps, especially in the elderly.
Fourth is immune deficiency and psychological stress. Lack of sleep, poor nutrition and pressure from crowds make the body susceptible to immune deficiency, making it susceptible to flu or pneumonia. Many people also suffer from panic attacks, shortness of breath, and cardiovascular disorders due to stress.
From early morning on August 29, many people came to Nguyen Thai Hoc - Hung Vuong area to wait to watch the parade, which will take place on the morning of August 30 - Photo: D.LIEU
Doctor Hoang also advised four groups of people to consider not jostling or lining up in the cold rain to watch parades and marches.
Elderly people : due to poor body temperature regulation, are prone to stroke or cardiovascular events.
Children : Children lose heat quickly, have incomplete immunity, and have difficulty expressing symptoms when sick.
Pregnant women : physiologically impaired immunity, prone to edema, even deep vein thrombosis when standing for long periods; severe flu is also dangerous for the fetus.
People with chronic diseases : such as cardiovascular disease, asthma, COPD, diabetes... are inherently at risk when exposed to harsh environments.
What to do to minimize risk?
Dr. Ha Anh Duc, Director of the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management ( Ministry of Health ), recommends that when participating in a large-scale event like this, people must first be aware and responsible for themselves, then be aware of the community.
"We recommend that people install the A80 application on their smartphones to know the location of medical staff on duty.
For the elderly, those with one or more underlying diseases, the advice is that people should find suitable locations to watch the parade, parade or stay home to listen to the radio, watch TV. Because if the weather is hot and we go out and have to leave very early and come back very late, it can affect our health.
People with chronic diseases must comply with treatment, if they are taking medication, they must ensure they take the full dose. If they are healthy enough to go out, they must try to drink enough water and must have equipment to protect them from the sun and rain.
Finally, when you feel signs of declining health, ask for support from the authorities, try to proactively leave crowded places early and proactively ensure your health in all situations...", Mr. Duc emphasized.
Experts recommend that although the big event "only happens once every 80 years", people should also pay attention to whether their health is good enough to participate in the event or not and make appropriate decisions.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/tu-chuyen-be-gai-ngat-xiu-nhung-ai-khong-nen-dam-mua-dai-nang-cho-xem-dieu-binh-dieu-hanh-a80-20250829144543697.htm
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