Environmental health during extreme heat: challenges for the practice of safe physical activity in childhood and adolescence

🌡️ Increasingly frequent heat waves have a direct impact on the health of children and adolescents. When high temperatures are combined with a sedentary lifestyle, the risks increase, ranging from dehydration to cognitive impairment and mental health issues.

📘 A new CSP essay discusses evidence and strategies to ensure safe physical activity in extreme heat, focusing on environmental adaptation, professional training, and equitable public policies.

Read the full article on the CSP website.