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Extreme Heat From Climate Change Linked to Smaller Babies
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According to a new study published on April 2nd by the University of Adelaide (Australia), exposure to extreme heat may increase the risk of low birth weight in infants.
Extreme Heat Linked to Rise in Low Birth Weight Babies, New Study Finds
A growing body of research is strengthening the link between climate change and maternal health, with a new study finding that exposure to extreme heat significantly increases the likelihood of babies being born underweight. The research, led by scientists from the University of Adelaide and published in BMC Medicine, analyzed data from more than 85,000 mothers and infants in Pakistan over a ten-year period. The findings show that pregnant women…
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