Heat and pollution events are deadly, especially in the Global South

Heat and pollution events are deadly, especially in the Global South

Small particulate matter (PM2.5) in air pollution raises the risks of respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, and even cognitive decline. Heat waves, which are occurring more often with climate change, can cause heatstroke and exacerbate conditions such as asthma and diabetes. When heat and pollution coincide, they can create a deadly combination.

UNDERSTANDING AND PREVENTING HEATSTROKE AT SEA

For seafarers, exposure to extreme temperatures is often part of the job. Whether working on deck in humid and/or sunny conditions, in a hot engine room, or in an enclosed space with poor ventilation, the risk of heat related illnesses, including heatstroke, is a serious concern. Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body overheats and can no longer regulate its temperature. Left untreated, it can lead to organ failure,…

Heat and Pollution Events Are Deadly, Especially in the Global South

Source: GeoHealth Small particulate matter (PM2.5) in air pollution raises the risks of respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, and even cognitive decline. Heat waves, which are occurring more often with climate change, can cause heatstroke and exacerbate conditions such as asthma and diabetes. When heat and pollution coincide, they can create a deadly combination. Existing studies on hot and polluted episodes (HPEs) have often focused on …