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Most children, especially newborns, struggle to expel excess heat from their bodies. This can lead to dehydration, fatigue, higher body temperatures, rapid heartbeats, cramps, severe headaches, confusion, and loss of consciousness. In extreme cases, it can result in strokes, coma, and even death, especially among newborns.
Heatwaves can also lead to an increase in vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue. Rising temperatures create the ideal conditions for disease-carrying mosquitoes to multiply rapidly and spread to new…