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.
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...
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...
Researching the long-term effects of heat exposure during pregnancy is critical as global temperatures rise, posing increased health risks to vulnerable populations, including pregnant women and...
African cities, particularly Abidjan and Johannesburg, face challenges of rapid urban growth, informality, and strained health services, which are compounded by increasing temperatures due to...
African cities, particularly Abidjan and Johannesburg, face challenges of rapid urban growth, informality, and strained health services, which are compounded by increasing temperatures due to climate change. This study aimed to understand the complexities of...