RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Climatic Heat Stress and the Exercising Child and Adolescent
JF Pediatrics
JO Pediatrics
FD American Academy of Pediatrics
SP 158
OP 159
DO 10.1542/peds.106.1.158
VO 106
IS 1
A1 ,
YR 2000
UL http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/106/1/158.abstract
AB For morphologic and physiologic reasons, exercising children do not adapt as effectively as adults when exposed to a high climatic heat stress. This may affect their performance and well-being, as well as increase the risk for heat-related illness. This policy statement summarizes approaches for the prevention of the detrimental effects of children's activity in hot or humid climates, including the prevention of exercise-induced dehydration.