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🥵🥵Heightened Risks for Pregnant Women in Hot Work Environments

A recent study in India has found that women working in extreme weather conditions may be at twice the risk of experiencing miscarriage or stillbirth. The Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research undertook a study with 800 pregnant women in Tamil Nadu. The findings indicated higher rates of miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature birth, as well as low birth weight among women employed in hot environments such as agriculture.
This research emphasizes the need for global protocols to address this issue. Presently, there are no international directives or norms on how pregnant women in various professions should manage high-temperature work conditions. Hopefully, this study from India, along with forthcoming research, will offer guidance in addressing this concern.

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  • Boniface Kuria

    30 w

    Its always the weak and vulnerable who suffer the negative effects of climate change. Lets act now.

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    • Elizabeth Gathigia

      31 w

      This is concerning and something should be done to protect them

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      • We Don't Have Time

        32 w

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        • Munene Mugambi

          32 w

          Pregnant women working in extreme heat in India face twice the risk of miscarriage or stillbirth. This highlights a severe occupational health hazard, demanding urgent international regulations to protect vulnerable workers. This should not be happening in the 21st century

          • Annett Michuki..

            32 w

            something should be done ASAP to help them

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            • Munene Mugambi

              32 w

              @annett_michuki Agreed. The pregnant women and their children are at risk as well as their entire families. The basic family deserves to be protected and India should do better under Narendra's stewardship.

            • Joseph Githinji

              32 w

              This information is concerning and it calls for emergency response from stakeholders involved to protect our mothers.

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              • Munene Mugambi

                32 w

                @joseph_githinji We have to protect them or there won't be an us in the future. All life is sacred and it is bred by our mothers and it is imperative for us to show our affection by at least ensuring they survive climate change.

              • walter lungayi

                32 w

                This is a serious occupational health concern that requires immediate attention. Employers must prioritize the implementation of robust safety measures and accommodations to protect the well-being of this vulnerable group of workers.

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                • Joseph Githinji

                  32 w

                  @walter_lungayi it is saddening to see pregnant women suffer when there is stakeholders who can set regulations to protect their wellbeing.

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                • Princess

                  32 w

                  This study is alarming.

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                  • dennis vundi kitheka

                    32 w

                    i think the best way is to ensure every person is informed about the issues to do with climate crisis

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                    • Gorffly mokua

                      32 w

                      This is worrying! This emphasizes the urgent need to address this issue before it gets out of hand.

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                      • Joseph Githinji

                        32 w

                        @gorffly_mokua true , there is need for a quick response to allianate this issue.

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