Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6353253 | Environmental Research | 2012 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We reviewed the literature regarding the impact of temperature on children's health. ⺠Children under one year of age are sensitive to hot-related deaths. ⺠Pediatric infectious diseases are particularly sensitive to temperature extremes. ⺠Pediatric diseases sensitive to heat waves were clarified in this review. ⺠Knowledge gaps in the existing literature were elaborated in this review.
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Authors
Zhiwei Xu, Ruth A. Etzel, Hong Su, Cunrui Huang, Yuming Guo, Shilu Tong,