How a rise in extreme heat threatens the health of young children worldwide
How a rise in extreme heat threatens the health of young children worldwide
According to a recent report from UNICEF, nearly half a billion children live in places around the world where there are at least twice the number of days that are 95 degrees or hotter than in the 1960s, creating a multitude of health concerns for children, pregnant women and babies. John Yang speaks with Lily Caprani, UNICEF's chief of global advocacy, to learn more.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-a-rise-in-extreme-heat-threatens-the-health-of-young-children-worldwide
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According to a recent report from UNICEF, nearly half a billion children live in places around the world where there are at least twice the number of days that are 95 degrees or hotter than in the 1960s, creating a multitude of health concerns for children, pregnant women and babies. John Yang speaks with Lily Caprani, UNICEF's chief of global advocacy, to learn more.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-a-rise-in-extreme-heat-threatens-the-health-of-young-children-worldwide