International
A study that looked at more than 53 million births in 50 US cities and surrounds between 1993 and 2017, accounting for more than half of all US births during the period, found rates of pre- and early-term births increased during heatwaves, especially during longer and hotter heatwaves, and people from poorer backgrounds saw rates increase more than their more affluent compatriots. As heatwaves are likely to get longer and hotter as a result of climate change, the findings have implications for maternity care in the US and beyond, the scientists say.
From:
Preterm and Early-Term Delivery After Heat Waves in 50 US Metropolitan Areas
About The Study: Preterm and early-term birth rates increased after heat waves, particularly among socioeconomically disadvantaged subgroups in this cohort study. Extreme heat events have implications for perinatal health.
Note: Not all attachments are visible to the general public. Research URLs will go live after the embargo ends.
Sign In
