Survey links extreme heat to rising danger for expectant mothers
A poll of 1,000 health workers in Brazil, India and Zimbabwe found 73% saw more complications from heat over five years.
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What happened
A survey of 1,000 healthcare workers in countries including Brazil, India and Zimbabwe found extreme heat has increased dangers for expectant mothers and newborns. Of the specialists surveyed, 73% reported more heat-linked complications over the past five years. The findings describe a growing threat to infants and their mothers.
Why it matters
The findings indicate the heat threat reaches both mothers and newborns, with complications rising over time.
Coverage
- Extreme heat increasing pregnancy complications, survey shows (medicalxpress.com)
- 73% of medics reported more heat-related complications (ua.news)
- Extreme heat threatens maternal health and newborn wellbeing worldwide (news-medical.net)
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