187 People Hospitalized for Heatstroke – Half Are Elderly

Breaking news "Gunma Prefecture".
By AI of "Isesaki FM".

On the 9th, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Fire and Disaster Management Agency announced that 187 people in the prefecture were rushed to the hospital due to heatstroke in the week from June 30 to July 6.
Of these, nine people had severe cases requiring hospitalization for three weeks or more, and 104 had moderate cases requiring short-term hospitalization.
In addition, 94 of those who were rushed to the hospital, or roughly half of the total, were elderly people aged 65 or older.
As we approach the height of summer, it is important to be careful of heatstroke, especially among the elderly. Be sure to take good care of your health by drinking plenty of water and using air conditioning appropriately.