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Heat-Related Illnesses (Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke)

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Children and teens are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses for several reasons. They adjust more slowly to changes in air temperature. They also produce more heat with activity and sweat less.

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