Call to action: recognize and prevent the effects of extreme heat on early childhood development and health

Call to action: recognize and prevent the effects of extreme heat on early childhood development and health

The frequency and severity of heat waves are expected to worsen with climate change. Exposure to extreme heat, or prolonged unusually high temperatures, are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The fetus, infant, and young child are more sensitive to higher temperatures than older chil...

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Main Authors: Vanitha Sampath, Devon Payne-Sturges, Natalie Slopen, Nathaniel Harnett, Alison G. Lee, Kari Nadeau, Nat Kendall Taylor, Lindsey Burghardt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
childhood
health
extreme heat
prevention
adaptation
mitigation
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1654097/full
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