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People Sheltering in Cars Should Beware of 'Economy Class Syndrome'

In Kumamoto, families whose homes were damaged or lost power now shelter in their cars, hoping for safety. But hours of stillness can trigger deadly blood clots, known as Economy Class Syndrome. To survive, they must learn simple habits: stepping out to stretch, massaging their calves, and reclining their seats before it is too late.

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熊本くまもとでは、車くるまの中なかで避難ひなんしている人ひとがたくさんいます。
家いえが壊こわれたり、電気でんきが止とまってエアコンを使つかうことができなくなったりしているからです。
車くるまの中なかに長ながい時間じかんいると、足あしに血ちのかたまりができて肺はいの血管けっかんがつまって亡なくなることがあります。「エコノミークラス症候しょうこう群ぐん」と呼よばれています。
専門家せんもんかは、「エコノミークラス症候しょうこう群ぐん」にならないように、次つぎのことに気きをつけるように言いっています。
2時間にじかんか、3時間さんじかんたったら、車くるまから降おりて、歩あるいてください。
足あしのふくらはぎをマッサージしてください。
車くるまの中なかでは、いすを倒たおして足あしを伸のばしてください。

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In Kumamoto, there are many people taking shelter in their cars. This is because their homes have been damaged, or the electricity has been cut off, making it impossible to use air conditioning. Spending long periods in a car can lead to blood clots forming in the legs, which can block the blood vessels in the lungs and result in death. This is known as 'Economy Class Syndrome'. Experts advise taking the following precautions to avoid 'Economy Class Syndrome'. After two or three hours, get out of the car and walk around. Massage your calves. Inside the car, recline the seat and stretch your legs.

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