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A scoping review on heat indices used to measure the effects of heat on maternal and perinatal health

Chloe Brimicombe
Darshnika Pemi Lakhoo
Ijeoma Solarin
Nathalie Roos
Anayda Portela
Chuansi Gao
Francesca Conway
Debra Jackson

202413 citationsOpen accessUniversity of the Witwatersrand

Abstract

We make three suggestions based on the results: (1) heat indices should be standardised across studies and explained. (2) An increased number of perinatal and maternal health outcomes explored. Finally, (3) enhanced collaboration across climate and health to improve understanding.

Research topics

Climate Change and Health Impacts
Birth, Development, and Health
Thermoregulation and physiological responses

Sustainable Development Goals

13Climate Action

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DOI: 10.1136/bmjph-2023-000308

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