2017 study in JAMA Network Open links increasing heatwave frequency/intensity to premature births in the US (1993-2017).
A new study published in JAMA Network Open shows a link between increased frequency and intensity of heatwaves and premature births. Analyzing 5.3 crore births across the 50 largest US metropolitan areas (1993-2017), researchers found that hot weather conditions, especially intense and prolonged heatwaves, led to a rise in preterm and early-term labor, jeopardizing the health and well-being of the babies.
May 27, 2024
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