Extreme heat and pediatric health in a warming world: a space-time stratified case-crossover investigation in Ontario, Canada
In Ontario, EHEs decreased the rates of pediatric emergency healthcare utilization for injuries and increased the rates of respiratory illnesses, asthma, heat-related illnesses, heatstroke, dehydration, infectious and parasitic diseases, lower respiratory infections, and enteritis. Tailored policies and programs that reflect the specific heat-related vulnerabilities of children to respiratory and infectious illnesses are warranted in the face of a rapidly warming climate.
Authors
- Éric Lavigne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6146-9839)
- Kate R. Weinberger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6001-0081)
- Michael D Brauer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9103-9343)
- Hallah Kassem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3741-6355)
Institutions
- Health Canada (CA)
- University of British Columbia (CA)
- Seattle International Foundation (US)
- Ottawa Public Health (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Environmental Health
- Published
- 2025-06-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-025-01153-y
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.40
Funders
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Banting Research Foundation
- Health Canada