400 child deaths annually in Europe and Central Asia due to heat-related illnesses, UNICEF reports.

UNICEF reports that rising summer temperatures in Europe and Central Asia result in 400 child deaths annually due to heat-related illnesses. The region, which experiences the fastest-rising temperatures globally, saw 377 child deaths in 2021. UNICEF calls for governments to invest in heat health action plans, primary healthcare, heat alert systems, and safe drinking water provision to protect children's health and build resilience against heatwaves.

July 24, 2024
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