Heat stress and heat-related illnesses are harder on certain groups of people. For example, infants and very young children can’t tolerate extreme heat, plus they can’t tell you if they’re thirsty, other than through their cry. But two other groups who are also more affected by heat are seniors and people with chronic illnesses.
According to the Canadian Medical Association Journal:
People over the age of 60 are the most vulnerable to heat waves, with 82% to 92% more deaths than average occurring in this age group. Risks for heat-related illness or injury – such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat …read more

My wife and I are on a short babymoon (vacation before the baby comes) at the beach this weekend so I thought mentioning staying comfortable in the heat and sun was a timely topic. Keeping cool during the summer months is especially important for pregnant women and children alike. Pregnant women have difficulty regulating their own body temperature, which can cause harm to the baby if it spikes too high. On Almost A Dad I mentioned a few ways to help keep expectant mommies cool, like going to the movies to enjoy the AC, swimming and frequent showers, or …read more