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3. Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Figure 11 Projected Warm Nights in San Leandro39 160 140 120 s E 100 E 3 80 ra 60 Q 40 20 0 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070 2080 2090 -Observed -Medium emissions -High emissions Extreme heat can interrupt sleep and daily activities, exacerbate respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, and cause a variety of severe health impacts and illnesses, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and death. The most vulnerable populations are those that spend a disproportionately high amount of time outside, such as children, outdoor workers, and persons experiencing homelessness; those who cannot easily adjust to their environments in order to reduce heat exposure, such as households in poverty; and those whose health makes them particularly sensitive to heat, including those with sensitive or compromised immune systems, persons with chronic illnesses, and seniors. On average, children spend more time than adults outdoors, which leaves them morn susceptible to negative health outcomes from extreme heat. 40 Child athletes (due to high levels of exertion and increased time spent outdoors) and children under the age of four are considered to be at especially high risk. 41 Outdoor workers are directly exposed to extreme heat due to the nature of their work. Outdoor work is often physically intensive, and workers face higher risks of heat exhaustion, sunstroke, and other heat -related medical conditions. Outdoor work may be suspended during heat events; however, this can cause significant financial hardships. Persons experiencing homelessness face greater exposure to extreme heat because they lack access to permanent and often temporary shelter. Dehydration is common among these persons, which makes health -related complications from extreme heat more likely. San Leandro 2021 Climate Action Plan Page 51