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The prolonged hot weather that is currently affecting the country can be detrimental to human health, with a spectrum of heat-related illnesses that can range from mild to severe and potentially fatal, according to the Health Ministry.

The ministry, in a statement on Wednesday (March 25), said that symptoms of illness due to extreme heat include headaches, fatigue, lack of concentration, dizziness, muscle weakness or cramps, and nausea.

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00:02Prolonged hot weather can harm human health, causing heat-related illnesses that range from mild to severe and potentially fatal.
00:10In a statement on Wednesday, the Health Ministry said symptoms of extreme heat include headaches, fatigue, poor concentration, dizziness, muscle
00:20weakness or cramps, and nausea.
00:23Severe cases may lead to dehydration, confusion, unconsciousness, and coma.
00:30From January 1 to March 24, 15 cases were recorded nationwide, 11 heat exhaustion, 1 heat cramps, and 3 heat
00:39stroke.
00:39The public is advised to take preventive measures, including limiting outdoor activities between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.,
00:48drinking at least 8 glasses of water daily, and avoiding staying in closed vehicles without air conditioning.
00:54Children should never be left alone in vehicles exposed to heat.
00:57Earlier, the Malaysian Meteorological Department reported that three districts in Kedar are at Level 2 heatwave status, while 16 areas
01:06across peninsular Malaysia are under Level 1 alert as of Wednesday morning.
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