A Guide to Extreme Heat and Early Childhood Development
Personal experience, common sense, and science confirm that temperatures are rising globally. Heat waves are occurring with greater frequency and lasting longer than ever before, shaping children’s environments—and, therefore, their development—in new ways. These effects are significant, including low birth weight and prematurity, learning loss during the school years, and heat-related illness and death.
Practical, actionable solutions exist to protect people during pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood and prevent these impacts. Many communities, organizations, and nations have already begun implementing them to good effect. Explore the resources in this guide to learn more about these solutions and discover additional resources that offer information about the impact of extreme heat on early childhood health and well-being.
