18 students at Sportfest collapsed due to heat

Due to the heat, 18 students collapsed at a sports festival in Leverkusen. They complained of circulatory or respiratory problems. Some of them had to be taken to a clinic. The event was canceled.

The students had to be northerztlich supplied. (Image: Kzenon-fotolia)

Circulatory problems in humid weather
Because of the high heat, 18 students collapsed on Friday at a sports festival at a comprehensive school in Leverkusen, reports the news agency dpa. A spokesman for the fire department said that some of them had been taken to the hospital, the others could be treated on an outpatient basis. The adolescents had circulatory problems and respiratory problems at temperatures of over 25 degrees in the national youth games in humid weather. The deployment involved numerous rescue teams. The sports event was canceled by the school.

Drink a lot to prevent
It is not uncommon that it comes in summer temperatures to health complaints. For example, headaches, dizziness, tiredness and circulatory problems can occur. In case of very high temperatures dehydration is possible. Health experts recommend adequate sun protection through proper clothing and headgear, as well as applying sunscreen. It is especially important to drink a lot. So should daily at least 1.5 liters and in heat even three liters or more are drunk to prevent circulatory problems. On caffeine and alcoholic and on sugary drinks should rather be dispensed with. On the other hand, drinks containing electrolytes, such as apple spritzer, are recommended. (Ad)