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Extreme heat threatens maternal and newborn health, UN warns

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At the Pre-COP31 ministerial meeting in Fiji, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell warned that extreme heat is creating a potentially fatal faultline in the global climate crisis, specifically impacting pregnancy and childbirth.

A new global survey commissioned by the Wellcome foundation, which polled 1,000 maternal health professionals across Australia, Brazil, India, the United Kingdom, and Zimbabwe, revealed significant health risks. Approximately 73% of respondents reported an increase in heat-linked pregnancy complications over the last five years. Furthermore, 81% expressed serious concern regarding the impact of extreme heat on maternal, fetal, and newborn health. The data showed that 98% of professionals had cared for a pregnant woman and 99% had cared for a baby whose health was compromised by extreme heat.

Scientific findings cited in the reports indicate that every 1°C rise in temperature correlates with a 5% increase in premature births and a 7% increase in gestational diabetes. These rising temperatures are also linked to higher rates of stillbirths and low birth weights. Additionally, reports from Plan International suggest that climate disasters may increase risks of child marriage and teenage pregnancy by disrupting health and education services.

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Copernicus Climate Change Service · Fiji · Julia Gillard · Plan International · Simon Stiell · United Nations · Wellcome

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