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Download fact sheet: Climate Change & Children's Health: Extreme Heat
Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in the U.S. Children — especially babies, younger kids, and athletes — are among those most vulnerable to heat-related illness.
Average temperatures and extreme heat events have increased across the U.S. — and will continue rising without drastic cuts to heat-trapping carbon pollution.
Without effective measures to adapt to a warming world, children will experience worse health impacts, including a potential increase in heat-related emergency department visits.
Parents and caregivers can protect children’s health, now and in the future, by reducing exposure to dangerous heat at home, at school, and during outdoor activities.
Related Climate Matters: Extreme Heat Risks for Children
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