Climate & Health Africa Conference

by He2at-Admin | Nov 19, 2024 | Videos

Climate & Health Africa Conference – October 29, 2024Source: CHACDate: Steamed Live on October 29, 2024Duration: 4:03:44Language:...

Characteristics of longitudinal maternal health studies in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic mapping of literature between 2012 and 2022 

by He2at-Admin | Nov 16, 2024 | Publications

This systematic mapping review examines longitudinal maternal health studies conducted in sub-Saharan Africa between 2012 and 2022. Published in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, the review identified 213 eligible studies across 534...

A systematic review and meta-analysis of heat exposure impacts on maternal, fetal and neonatal health

by He2at-Admin | Nov 5, 2024 | Publications

Extreme heat is a growing health risk, especially for pregnant women, fetuses and newborns. This systematic review and meta-analysis, published in Nature Medicine, brings together global evidence on the impact of heat exposure during pregnancy and around birth. The...

The Effect of High and Low Ambient Temperature on Infant Health: A Systematic Review

by He2at-Admin | Oct 25, 2024 | Publications

Infants are especially vulnerable to extreme temperatures due to physiological, anatomical, and social factors. This systematic review explored the association between short-term exposure to high and low ambient temperatures and adverse infant outcomes. The study...

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)

by He2at-Admin | Oct 25, 2024 | Publications

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...