A recent UNICEF analysis report highlights the increasing risks of extreme heat to children's health, particularly in West and Central Africa.
The report reveals that one in five children, or 466 million globally, now live in areas that endure at least twice as many extremely hot days each year compared to their grandparents' experiences. In 16 countries, children now endure more than a month of extreme heat each year compared to six decades ago. The extreme heat is linked to higher chances of stillbirths, low birth weight, and preterm births, creating health concerns for children and pregnant women.
The UNICEF report calls on governments to reduce carbon emissions to get rising temperatures under control and protect children ¹.
