Small bodies, big heat

#pediatrics #neurodevelopment #thermoregulation #hyperthermia  


Global warming, intensified by human activity, continues to raise average temperatures. Among the most vulnerable populations during extreme heat events are children—especially newborns, infants, and pediatric patients with comorbidities. Due to their immature thermoregulation, limited behavioral adaptability, and large surface-area-to-mass ratio, they face significant health risks.