As Europe endures a record-breaking heatwave, Paris has imposed a temporary ban on drinking alcohol in public to reduce pressure on hospitals after a four-fold rise in cardiac arrests in a 24-hour period.
Alcohol can exacerbate the effects of heat by causing dehydration and impairing the body’s ability to regulate temperature. However, experts note that a modest amount of weak beer may actually be beneficial in such conditions.
The ban aims to prevent further strain on health services as temperatures soar across the continent.
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