How does extreme heat affect pregnant women?
New research in India shows that pregnant informal workers exposed to high temperatures saw double the risk of stillbirth, premature birth and miscarriage
The 麻豆社鈥檚 Global Health Correspondent Tulip Mazumdar investigates how extreme heat fuelled by climate change is affecting pregnant women in India. New research shared with the 麻豆社 suggests that pregnant informal workers in Tamil Nadu who were exposed to high temperatures saw double the risk of stillbirth, premature birth, low birth weight and miscarriage.
Discussing her reporting from India with The Climate Question host and fellow mum Graihagh Jackson, Tulip hears the heart-breaking stories of women affected and explores simple solutions that would make their work in scorching agricultural fields safer.
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