Protection during heatwaves - for older people and those in need of care
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Heatwaves can have an impact on health and impair physical and mental performance. Elderly people, the (chronically) ill, young children and pregnant women are particularly at risk. Help is particularly important for older people: caring for the health of older people during heatwaves is everyone's concern. Elderly people living alone and people in need of care require our attention.
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