Protecting
Children
from Heat Stress
Rising global temperatures and increasingly frequent heatwaves are now enduring features of children's environments. We are building heat literacy by making invisible physiological strain visible through wearable technology.
2050
UNICEF Deadline
99%
Child Exposure
Real-Time
Wearable Biometrics
Global
Research Network
The Invisible Threat
Understanding the Risk
Heat stress occurs when a child's thermoregulatory capacity cannot keep up with the demands of physical movement and environmental heat.
Underdeveloped Thirst Reflex
Children process heat differently than adults. They can easily miss the physiological signs that they need to drink and hydrate.
Physiological Vulnerability
Children possess a higher surface-to-area-to-mass ratio and experience reduced evaporative cooling efficiency during physical activity.
Hidden Individual Risks
Vulnerabilities are often hidden. Children with obesity heat more rapidly, and common medications (antihistamines, ADHD treatments) can suppress thirst or sweat production.
Recognising the Signs
Physical SymptomsRange from dizziness and nausea, to clammy pale skin, excessive sweating and fatigue.
Behaviour ChangesUnexpected irritability, lethargy or reduced motivation frequently occur before physical symptoms present.
The Silent DangerCritically, skin and core body temperatures can reach dangerous levels without presenting any visible symptoms.
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the Solution?
Discover how wearable tech transforms safety into learning.