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Children and adults cope with extreme heat differently, but are kids really at greater risk?

By Bareket Falk, Distinguished Professor, Department of Kinesiology, Brock University
Toby Mündel, Professor in Kinesiology, Canada Research Chair in Extreme Human Environments, Brock University

In Canada, Europe and around the world, temperatures are soaring and heat warnings are rampant. We are reminded to stay out of the sun and stay hydrated, and in extreme conditions, stay indoors.

We are also told that children are especially vulnerable to heat-related illness.

We…

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