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flag Study in Nature Medicine links rising African temperatures to increased perinatal deaths during late pregnancy.

flag A study published in Nature Medicine indicates that rising temperatures in Africa could lead to higher rates of perinatal deaths, affecting newborns and fetuses. flag Analyzing over 138,000 births in Benin, Malawi, Tanzania, and Uganda, researchers found that extreme heat during late pregnancy raises the risk of stillbirth and early neonatal mortality. flag The study underscores the need for interventions to protect pregnant women from heat-related complications amid climate change.

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