December 21, 2018 officially started in the summer. Station marked by the period of the school holidays and that many workers choose to rest. However, in addition to being an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, it is also important to take care of the skin, food and, of course, refreshing sea baths.
It is the couples Ana Cecília Morell and Diogo Vargas who are concerned about the sun's rays who want the little Kalani, a year, to go to the beach in the early hours of the day. The result, according to Ana, is a quieter summer.
Ana says that when the subject is at the beach, the child's suit is always the same: long-sleeved shirt, hat and sunscreen factor 50, all so that the little one can enjoy the baby's clothing. been protected.
But worry is not limited to the child. Diogo is a public man, carioca and surfer for about 15 years. He says keeping his skin protected has always been part of his routine. In addition to observing the times indicated for exposure to the sun, he uses a reinforcement before falling into the water.
– I use a zinc filter that further protects the skin because I spend about two hours surfing – Diogo explains.
This sunscreen chosen by the carioca is called physical sunscreen. These products are less allergenic to the skin and less damaging to the environment as they do not contain chemicals. According to the dermatologist, the concern about the oceans is a flag increasingly claimed in the cosmetics industry.
In the case of sunscreens, the oxybenzone substance used in these products has been shown to be harmful to coral reefs in a study published in the scientific journal Environmental Health Perspectives .
The dermatologist Juliana Viesi explains that this discussion is fashionable, but that it is not yet an approach adopted by companies and industries, because there is still no legislation on this subject.
This concern led to the creation of a Santa Catarina Vegan Physical Sunscreen brand, produced by a company born in Garopaba, on the south coast of Santa Catarina. One of the creators of the brand, Jackson Pereira, defends the change:
– We use titanium dioxide and zinc oxide in the formula because they are natural and present no problem to go out to sea and attack the environment, says Jackson. In 2016, SC was leading the incidence rate of skin cancer
. By 2018, 3,340 women and 2,920 men were expected.
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The data are part of an estimate from the National Cancer Institute (INCA) released earlier this year and based on cancer registries and the Mortality Information System (MIS) / MS). The official case numbers actually recorded in 2018 have not yet been released by the Inca, but the data does not require less attention.
In 2016, SC had the highest incidence rate of skin cancer proportional to the number of inhabitants: approximately 160 cases out of 100,000 were diagnosed with the disease.
For the dermatologist Juliana Viesi, the number of cases expressed is a reflection of two factors: the increase in campaigns, which leads to a greater awareness and therefore a greater number of diagnoses of the disease, as well as increase the level of solar radiation, responsible both. by tanning or burns causing skin cancer.
The ultraviolet index (IUV) is a scale ranging from zero to more than ten, responsible for measuring the intensity of solar radiation compared to when the sun reaches its peak at solar noon.
The Environmental Resource Information and Hydrometeorological Information Center of Santa Catarina (Epagri / Ciram) daily monitors the solar radiation that reaches the state, with the help of a tool available on the website of the organ
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No regulation on sun protection clothing
It does not To date, there is no Brazilian regulation on clothing with sun protection.National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro), according to the technician in inspection activities, Tiago Jacques Schmidt, who has no more referenced:
– In January 2016, Inmetro badyzed some of the products available on the market and concluded that the majority actually offers the protection it states – says
In this study, the most recent products produced by the organ were badyzed: 12 products, between shirts and caps for adults and children, of nine different brands of UV-protective clothing available on the Brazilian market. were bought in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Schmidt explains that, as there is no specific regulation for this type of clothing, there is currently no seal or other indication of the quality of the product provided by Inmetro.
Dermatologist Juliana Viesi says that the best-known standardization in the region is the UV Protection Factor, which would be a sunscreen-like seal (SPF), used in sunscreens, according to the dermatologist. However, she points out that it is necessary to pay attention to the durability of these parts.
FPU is the standardization established by the Australian Agency for Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety (Arpansa), which is responsible for measuring the ultraviolet protection factor of tissues. The protection can vary between 15 and 50 years and more, so that the higher the level of protection, the higher the degree of protection.
Beware of food in summer
The tourism specialist, Luciana Moraes, Island, bet on the practical side to protect her daughter from the sun and the sea, because she likes to play at the edge of the beach. The fear of his daughter's safety is not limited to external acts.
Luciana points out that she also pays particular attention to what is consumed. The fruits and the water are essential presences in the mining bag.
– She loves it, she can not miss it when you come to the beach – she says.
Luciana prefers to take the food from home and put on the apple and banana for practical reasons. As for products sold in the sand, only buy Popsicle.
For nutritionist Gismari Bertoncello, Luciana's concern is valid. She explains that certain foods containing protein sources, including meat, chicken, fish, seafood, eggs, milk and dairy products, are the most vulnerable to contamination.
– Our body, our environment and our own food contain both pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria. When pathogenic bacteria find an ideal environment with high humidity and heat, they proliferate rapidly and when they are consumed, problems occur, so-called foodborne toxins.
For those who, like the turismologist, prefer to take snacks from the house to the beach, the nutritionist indicates in the composition of dry and protein-free foods, such as nuts, dehydrated fruits and non-citrus already sanitized and packaged , such as peaches, pears, apples and banana chips and vegetables.
Gismari takes good care of the fruits, which can not be left more than two hours in the heat, as they ferment and can cause stomach discomfort. As for drinks, the safe bet, besides the water, is in the natural juices.
For those who prefer snacks, the nutritionist says that natural sandwiches, with cheese paste and animal protein, are a good choice. However, Gismari stresses the need to pack it well and keep it in a refrigerated environment, as in thermal bags.
Whoever leaves in the morning and decides to spend the day by the sea must be carefully doubled. According to the nutritionist, there is no problem as long as the conservation rules are respected. In the case of barbecue, for example, the meat should be cooled before cooking and after the meal, keep it in the refrigerator.
– An important tip is to never leave cooked food outside the refrigerator. There are families who keep the lunch dishes in the oven before storing them so as not to spoil the refrigerator, for example, and it's a myth – he emphasizes. Diorgenes Pandini / NSC
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Drinking a lot of water is essential to maintaining vital functions of the body.The body is composed of 70% of the body. water and usually gives signals when we are dehydrated to 5%.
– Light dehydration can cause, in addition to thirst, headache, weakness, dizziness, fatigue and drowsiness. Moderate dehydration includes dry mouth, decreased diuresis, coughing, rapid heartbeat and lack of elasticity of the skin – explains Gismari.
Normal days, without heat and in which he does not is not usual to sweat, the ideal is to consume 30 ml of water per pound of In summer, however, we must increase because we lose more fluids at this time. The coconut water and natural juices help and can be consumed according to the nutritionist.
For lovers of beer or caipirinha facing the sea, it is necessary to redouble care because alcohol dehydrates the body. The nutritionist recommends inserting alcoholic beverages with water, at least twice as much while drinking. Moreover, fasting is not ideal. Always eat a snack.
The high temperatures of the first days of 2019 in SC
The first days of 2019 in Santa Catarina were marked by temperatures that reached record levels in the cities of Santa Catarina. In Florianópolis, the third day of the year was the warmest, reaching the highest temperature since 1911: the thermometers recorded a temperature of 39.7 ºC. In Joinville, Blumenau and Antonio Carlos, the temperature has exceeded 40ºC.
During the hottest days, Damaris Machado, a rehabilitation specialist for injuries, recalls that the attention needed to be even greater. With the rise of body temperature, also increases the amount of sweat and, therefore, the risk of dehydration.
– Since exercise, the body, which is normally at 36 ° C, can reach 37.5 ° C, a temperature similar to that of a febrile state. Dehydration can cause muscle damage, reduce body capacity and cause injury.
Prevention is simple: drink water, especially when practicing long-term activities. The physical educator recommends that the average is 150 to 200 ml every 15 or 20 minutes. In addition, it is also important to note the responses given by the body throughout the exercise. If it is necessary, according to her, it is necessary to decrease the pace, or even the amount, of the exercises.
We must redouble our attention for those who practice a sport on the sand of the beach.
– The hydration is very important because when we do exercise, we lose a lot of water and minerals by perspiration and by the heat, this process becomes more intense. For this reason, try to drink water before, during and after physical activity. There are also other basic precautions. Choosing light clothes, caps, sunglbades and sunscreen is essential – stress.
[19659045] The guardian of the sea, Samuel Torres, who operated for 10 years in the New Campeche, Florianópolis
. In recent years, Novo Campeche has grown with the increasing number of subdivisions in the area and commercial enterprises, which has resulted in an increase in the number of bathers who frequent the beach, located in the district of Campeche , south of the island.
The bodyguard, Samuel Torres, who works on the same site for 10 years, explains that since the beginning of the season, the team of rescuers has serviced about 40 people who needed help after being swept away by the current [19659087] However, according to him, at least at least five years ago are not recorded drownings in the locality, considered an intermediate sea – is not superficial nor to autumn, when the depth is not progressive.
Calm sea, visually green water and sweat-free heat: this combination is perfect for those wishing to spend the day at the beach, but it also worries the lifeguards.
– The greatest number of occurrences are recorded on hot days, with warm water and a calm sea, because it is at that time that people are sure that they will be able to see them again. "Advent more often because of favorable circumstances," he says.
Drunkenness is another factor that makes audacious accidents, according to Samuel. It is advisable to avoid throwing yourself into the sea after consuming alcoholic beverages.
Signage at sea must be respected
As in traffic, at sea, be respected by those who frequent the place. Each morning, sentries roam the beach observing the holes and the state of the sea to indicate to the bathers that they must be more careful or even avoid bathing.
– The red flags indicate that in this region there are strong currents of return, where it is not indicated the presence of bathers, mainly children. But if the flag is green, it means that the sea is calm, "says the lifeguard.
But the flags that are not fixed. Torres says that this same survey is done at other times of the day, so that flags may eventually be removed from one place and placed to another, therefore anyone who shows up at the beach at different times of the day should be aware of these signs.
– A place initially considered calm for bathing in the morning and able to display a red flag in the afternoon as conditions had changed during the day.
Samuel is also looking for boats at sea, skiing, which should keep a safe distance from the bathers.The legislation, he said, provides traffic 200 meters after the beach after the first wave.
There were also cases where the kitesurfing kite s & # 39; Is crushed under a p arasol, hurting people in the sand.
– To avoid such accidents, we have created here the "kitesurf zone", a place away from bathers, where people can practice this sport without running the risk of hurting someone. – advises.
The beaches of the capital offer children identification bracelets.
For those who usually bring their children to the seaside, Samuel Torres insists on the importance of always keeping them close to each other. Throughout the season, they are proposed on the beaches of Florianópolis with identification bracelets containing the name of the child and the parents' phone number so that it is possible. no child is lost to his family.
– Go to one of the lifejackets and ask for the bracelet for free – account.
In addition, Torres recalls that Santa Catarina's firefighters are managing the Dolphin project, open to the public, on various beaches of the state. In this program, children receive basic safety instructions so that they can enjoy the hottest season of the year without risk.
For private pools, it is recommended to isolate the area with fences to limit the access of unaccompanied children. In addition, it is essential to have anti-suction drains, because of the risk of accident in contact with hair and clothing, and pumps with interruption of automatic operation or, therefore, manual with button of 39; emergency.
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Waterfall and swimming pool are also among the summer vacationers' choice
For those who do not like salt water, waterfalls and swimming pools are often the options chosen for the hottest days., Which are generally places open to the public, it is worth paying special attention to areas of the sea. 39, access, because these places do not have the presence of professionals to rescue.
– It is not advisable to approach the waterfall, in the fall., because the depth is usually greater in these areas and these parts often have silty stones on the top, which slide and may eventually cause drowning – guides the lifeguard.
In the case of swimming pools, firefighter Tulio Tartari Zanin says that the Brazilian Society for Water Rescue has made important recommendations to make it a safe place for everyone, especially for the little ones. Whether at home, at the club or at the water park, it is essential to always be attentive. It is always advisable to choose spaces offering pool guards.
– Leave the cell phone aside. Stay alert with your child 100% of the time, if you are a small child. If you are facing drowning, you should throw material suspended in the water and drive the lifeguard or, in the absence of this professional, call the 193 – indicates
[19659045] The guardian of the sea, Samuel Torres, who operated for 10 years in the New Campeche, Florianópolis
