There’s no denying it: Singapore is hot. Sitting just north of the equator, Singapore’s tropical climate and year-round warm weather make it a prime spot for sunrelated illnesses and skin damage. Here are some handy pointers for keeping your skin safe from the rays.
Heatstroke
The best way to avoid heat-related illness such as heat stroke is simply to remain indoors when the sun’s rays are at their most powerful (11am to 3pm). Long days lounging by the pool or on a boat are popular in Singapore, but take care if you’re also drinking alcohol – the effects of drinking can be intensified in hot, humid climates. It might be tough, but try to alternate water with alcohol at a ratio of two to one.
Skin Cancer
This story is from the 2016 - 2017 edition of EL Body & Mind Guide.
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Staying Safe in the Singapore Sun
There’s no denying it: Singapore is hot. Sitting just north of the equator, Singapore’s tropical climate and year-round warm weather make it a prime spot for sunrelated illnesses and skin damage. Here are some handy pointers for keeping your skin safe from the rays.
Dengue: What You Need To Know
A record 3,965 cases of dengue were seen in the first seven weeks of 2016. Warm weather, faster mosquito breeding patterns and a switch in the predominant dengue virus from DENV-1 to DENV-2 has experts predicting the number of cases this year could exceed 30,000. Be prepared, and don’t be one of the unlucky ones.