Children (10-16Y) are at a similar risk of dehydration and hyperthermia in extreme heat as adults, contradicting previous advice that children are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses

www.sydney.edu.au

Children (10-16Y) are at a similar risk of dehydration and hyperthermia in extreme heat as adults, contradicting previous advice that children are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses

www.sydney.edu.au

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Hot weather causes children to sweat at the same rate as adults, study shows

www.sydney.edu.au

New research from the University of Sydney contradicts previous health advice that children are more susceptible than adults to dehydration and hyperthermia in extreme temperatures.

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