Dr. Douglas Casa: World Cup and extreme heat

Interview opportunity available: 

Thursday, May 28, from 2-3:30 p.m. ET

As summer heat intensifies with climate change, so do the risks for players and fans at this year’s World Cup.

Available expert: 

Dr. Douglas Casa is a professor of kinesiology at the University of Connecticut. He can discuss topics including:

• How extreme heat impacts performance and increases the risk of exertional heat stroke;
• What research shows about evidence-based cooling protocols, including cold water immersion, in preventing heat-related deaths;
• How fans, particularly older adults, young children, and those with underlying health conditions, face increased risks in crowded, low-shade stadiums, and what venues can do to better protect them; and
• What athletes, coaches, and fans can do to stay safe in extreme heat.