Children and Babies More Vulnerable in Heatwaves
UKPulse Health Desk
Children and babies are more vulnerable during heatwaves than healthy adults, as their core temperature can rise faster.
- Children and babies are more vulnerable in heatwaves than healthy adults.
- A child's core temperature rises faster than an adult's due to biological factors.
- Rising temperatures can lead to medical emergencies for children and babies.
Children and babies are more vulnerable in heatwaves compared to healthy adults. Biological factors mean that a child’s core temperature can rise faster, potentially leading to a medical emergency.
As temperatures are reportedly rising again, concerns are being raised about how to keep children safe.