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Big Effects on Little Bodies: Extreme weather events associated with climate change are bringing added threats to child health and safety. (Children & Health).

Publication: Alternatives Journal
Publication Date: 01-JAN-02 		Format: Online - approximately 755 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Big Effects on Little Bodies: Extreme weather events associated with climate change are bringing added threats to child health and safety. (Children & Health).(research)(Brief Article)

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Climate influences many of the key determinants of health: temperature extremes and violent weather events; the geographic range of disease organisms and vectors; the quality of air, food and water; and the stability of ecosystems. For countries like Canada, the most significant risks of climate change will likely be related to changes in the frequency, intensity and duration of extreme weather, particularly heat waves and intense storms.

Among the predictions generated by sophisticated climate change models, one of the clearest is that there will be a notable increase in the frequency, intensity and duration of heat waves. Because children's bodies are still developing, and they may not recognize the signs of heat...

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