What will the health effects of people who stay inside because of increased heat be?

Apr 7, 2016 by Hannah Rose Soper

          

If the temperature reaches higher than 30 degrees everyday people who are outside for a long period of time in the heat can get dehydrated and have heat stroke. The intense heat can also give people terrible sun burn that can lead to cancer. And by the 2050 heat max will end up being 38.5°C. Kids won’t be able to play outside anymore and people may want to move somewhere else in the summer. Kids will end up just staying inside for the summer doing nothing. I predict that in 34 years kids will become more sedentary because of the health risks of being outside, causing health problems to them.

1. Can people become extremely hurt from the heat?

   Yes, the human body normally cools itself by sweating, but under extreme conditions your body temperatures will rise rapidly. Very high body temperatures can damage the brain or other vital organs.When the humidity is high, sweat will not evaporate as quickly, preventing the body from releasing heat quickly. Other conditions that can limit the ability to cool down include old age, youth, obesity, fever, dehydration, and sunburn.

2. How can climate change affect asthma?

   Heat can trigger asthma, so in extreme heat people with asthma may have many attacks. And if it is humid mold spores can grow and that is another asthma trigger.

3. Can extreme heat make kids constantly tired? Yes, if you are in a hot environment you can become dehydrated. Dehydration can cause you to become tired because your body doesn't have enough water in it to function. Even mild dehydration can make you feel tired. Your blood volume lowers, which means you don't get as much blood to your brain and your heart has to pump harder.
4. Can sitting inside all day cause most kids to become obese? If it is extremely hot out kids will sit in side watching TV all day. The more TV children watch, the more likely they are to gain excess weight.
5. What will happen to kids who stay inside on electronics all day? What can happen to their body's? I emailed a primary source and I didn't get a response.

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