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Drink enough water ...
Cold or hot, very little life can survive in the
world’s deserts, there just is not enough water. It is
vital that you drink enough water or you might
become dehydrated, lose concentration, become
dizzy, faint and even die. It is recommended that
you drink the following amounts of water each day:
>> 1 litre for 5 to 8 year olds
>> 1.5 litres for 9 to 12 year olds
>> 2 litres for 13+ year olds
You may need more or less depending on how much
water leaves your body each day.
... but not too much
Drinking too much water can actually be bad for you
in extreme cases. Water poisoning is a very rare
condition that happens when someone drinks too
much. It can make you very sick and ultimately lead
to death.
You need to be very careful around water: more than
400 British people drown each year. Worldwide the
number is 388,000 - the equivalent to everyone in
Coventry drowning each year. To stay out of danger,
follow the SAFE code on the previous page.
