Characteristics of pediatric patients with heat-related illness transferred to emergency departments: a descriptive analysis from Japan.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Children are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses due to their unique physiological and behavioral characteristics. Understanding the epidemiology and clinical features of heat-related illnesses in children is crucial for guiding targeted preventive measures and management strategies. This descriptive study aims to investigate the characteristics of pediatric patients with heat-related illness who were transferred to emergency departments in Japan.

Methods

This study was a secondary analysis of the Heatstroke Study, led by the Heatstroke and Hypothermia Surveillance Committee of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. This study included pediatric patients (<18 years) with heat-related illness transferred to emergency departments in the summer fro

SUBMITTER: Okada Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12824539 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature