With the rising temperatures, it is best to deal with one’s well being.
As seen on “24 Oras” on Wednesday, the new climate might result in hypertension, particularly for individuals who must work outdoor to earn a residing.
This contains stone pickers like Florida Obias from Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija. He earns P30 for each sack of stones that he picks from the river.
“Mabigat po talaga ang bato kapag pinapasan. ‘Yun po ang tinitiis ko sa araw araw,” mentioned Florida.
For his half, Rogelio Merit earns P1,200 for each dump truck he fills with rocks. However, since he has to do that for lengthy intervals underneath the solar, he usually feels dizzy and does not really feel effectively.
“Natatakot ako baka kulang ako sa dugo, o sobra naman sa dugo kaya gusto ko magpacheck-up. Kulang sa budget kasi kapag ako mamamahinga, walang pangkain,” mentioned Rogelio.
In line with Hypertension Awareness Month this May, the GMA Kapuso Foundation offered free ECG or electrocardiogram check and random blood sugar check to 100 stone pickers in Gabaldon.
They additionally gave a chat to lift hypertension consciousness and distributed meals packs, nutritional vitamins, and hygiene kits for them.
“Marami tayo sa ating kababayan na hindi nila alam na tumataas ang blood pressure at makikita natin ito usually sa ospital. Nagkakaroon na sila ng stroke o atake sa puso,” mentioned Dr. Victor Jonathan Benitez, a heart specialist.
“Ang hypertension nakukuha ito, namamana, pwede rin sa lifestyle natin sa ating kinakain. Walang pinipiling edad,” he added.
Benitez mentioned excessive temperature can also be a threat issue for hypertension.
“Marami tayong mga naka maintenance medications, despite ng gamot ay tumataas pa rin ang blood pressure,” he mentioned.
If you are to assist, the GMA Kapuso Foundation accepts donations via financial institution deposits, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Shopee, PayMaya, Zalora, MegaMart, Globe Rewards, Metrobank bank card, and Lazada.
For extra info, go to the GMA Kapuso Foundation web site.
—Kimberly Tsao/MGP, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
