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How does extreme heat affect pregnant women?

How does extreme heat affect pregnant women?

FromThe Climate Question


How does extreme heat affect pregnant women?

FromThe Climate Question

ratings:
Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Mar 21, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The BBC’s Global Health Correspondent Tulip Mazumdar investigates how extreme heat fuelled by climate change is affecting pregnant women in India. New research shared with the BBC suggests that pregnant informal workers in Tamil Nadu who were exposed to high temperatures saw double the risk of stillbirth, premature birth, low birth weight and miscarriage. Discussing her reporting from India with The Climate Question host and fellow mum Graihagh Jackson, Tulip hears the heart-breaking stories of women affected and explores simple solutions that would make their work in scorching agricultural fields safer. Email us at theclimatequestion@bbc.com

Produced by Sophie Eastaugh, Graihagh Jackson and Camilla Horrox
Editor: Sophie Eastaugh
Sound Engineer: Tom Brignell
Production Coordinator: Brenda Brown
Released:
Mar 21, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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