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Under the sun: the impact of heat waves on children

Our planet is undeniably warming. Heat waves, once rare, have become a harsh reality due to climate change. As the world contends with the mounting impacts of climate change, children face a perilous threat - extreme heat. Currently, an alarming one-third of the world’s children - around 559 million...

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Main Authors: Mohd Latiff, Nur Hanie, Nazli, Siti Nurshahida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Revon Media Sdn Bhd 2024
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L Education (General)
QE Geology
TD169 Environmental protection
TD172 Environmental pollution
Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/115984/7/115984_Under%20the%20sun.pdf
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spelling my.iium.irep.1159842024-11-21T03:50:33Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/115984/ Under the sun: the impact of heat waves on children Mohd Latiff, Nur Hanie Nazli, Siti Nurshahida L Education (General) QE Geology TD169 Environmental protection TD172 Environmental pollution Our planet is undeniably warming. Heat waves, once rare, have become a harsh reality due to climate change. As the world contends with the mounting impacts of climate change, children face a perilous threat - extreme heat. Currently, an alarming one-third of the world’s children - around 559 million - suffer through four to five heat waves annually, enduring extended periods of dangerously high temperatures. The increasing frequency and severity of heat waves due to climate change pose a significant challenge for communities worldwide, with children bearing a disproportionate share of the burden. From physical health risks and educational disruptions to heightened social and economic disparities, the multifaceted impacts of heat waves on children highlight the urgent need for action. Navigating these challenges requires us to embrace the principles of environmental stewardship emphasised by various cultural and religious traditions. Revon Media Sdn Bhd 2024-09-01 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/115984/7/115984_Under%20the%20sun.pdf Mohd Latiff, Nur Hanie and Nazli, Siti Nurshahida (2024) Under the sun: the impact of heat waves on children. The Health, 7 (59). pp. 24-25. ISSN 2700-9188 https://einkmedia.com/thehealth-september-october-2024/0051069001729043556/p24
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QE Geology
TD169 Environmental protection
TD172 Environmental pollution
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QE Geology
TD169 Environmental protection
TD172 Environmental pollution
Mohd Latiff, Nur Hanie
Nazli, Siti Nurshahida
Under the sun: the impact of heat waves on children
description Our planet is undeniably warming. Heat waves, once rare, have become a harsh reality due to climate change. As the world contends with the mounting impacts of climate change, children face a perilous threat - extreme heat. Currently, an alarming one-third of the world’s children - around 559 million - suffer through four to five heat waves annually, enduring extended periods of dangerously high temperatures. The increasing frequency and severity of heat waves due to climate change pose a significant challenge for communities worldwide, with children bearing a disproportionate share of the burden. From physical health risks and educational disruptions to heightened social and economic disparities, the multifaceted impacts of heat waves on children highlight the urgent need for action. Navigating these challenges requires us to embrace the principles of environmental stewardship emphasised by various cultural and religious traditions.
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