Rising Temperatures, Rising Risks: Safeguarding Children’s Health

In recent years the world has seen its hottest summers, and the number of heat related morbidity and mortality has skyrocketed. During this webinar attendees will learn the physiological, environmental, and social factors that increase children's vulnerability to heat-related illnesses. Attendees will also be able to identify actionable steps to protect children and gain insight on ways to advocate for policies and community actions that promote climate resilience and health equity.

Learning Objectives:

1. Name at least one physiological, one environmental, and one social factor that increases children's vulnerability to heat-related illnesses.
2. Describe at least two actionable steps that healthcare providers and caregivers can take to protect children from the effects of extreme heat.
3. Describe ways to advocate for policies and community actions that promote resilience to extreme heat and health equity for children.