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Climate change poses severe risks to pregnancy, impacting health systems globally

Extreme heat and air pollution pose significant risks to pregnancy, including increased chances of miscarriage, stillbirth, and premature birth. Despite growing evidence linking these climate-related factors to adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, pregnant women are often overlooked in global climate and health planning. Research from India and the United Kingdom highlights these dangers, with studies showing higher risks for women in physically demanding occupations exposed to high temperatures. Health systems worldwide are urged to integrate climate resilience into maternity care and explicitly recognize pregnant individuals as a vulnerable group. AI

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson, Contributor ·

    The Climate Threat To Pregnancy Is Here — Health Systems Aren’t Ready

    Extreme heat and air pollution is increasing the risk of miscarriage.