Researching how heat exposure affects maternal and child health in sub-Saharan Africa is critical as global temperatures continue to rise, posing increasing health risks to these vulnerable populations. This study has drawn on data from multiple longitudinal trials and cohort studies to investigate the link between heat exposure and adverse health outcomes during pregnancy and early childhood. Through collaboration with data providers and the use of satellite imagery, weather stations, and climate reanalysis data, the environmental exposures these groups face have been quantified. The findings aim to provide essential insights into how heat impacts health outcomes, guiding efforts to develop targeted interventions and inform policy in regions most affected by climate change.
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Lakhoo, D. P., Chersich, M. F., Jack, C., Maimela, G., Cissé, G., Solarin, I., … & Luchters, S. (2024). Protocol of an individual participant data meta-analysis to quantify the impact of high ambient temperatures on maternal and child health in Africa (HE2AT IPD). BMJ open, 14(1), e077768.