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- What’s More Dangerous than India’s Frequent Heat Waves? Heat . . .
Public health experts estimate that many more people die of heat-related causes in India than are reported by government agencies
- Whats more dangerous than Indias frequent heat waves . . . - MSN
Extreme heat impacts India's informal workers daily Hundreds of millions toil outdoors or in stifling factories, risking their well-being While government campaigns exist, scientists warn of a
- Heat stress more dangerous than India’s heat waves
But India, which faces a much bigger challenge, has been slower to react Public health experts estimate that many more people die of heat-related causes in India than are reported by government agencies
- The Fear Beyond Extreme Heat - The Unending Heat as . . .
2 Why It Focuses on "Women" Those most exposed to heat stress are among the least able to raise their voices in Indian society, with women at the core In India, women make up over 60% of agricultural workers, and more than 60% of female workers in non-agricultural sectors are employed in the informal sector Mongabay-India This means the following daily routines: Working in the fields from
- Undercounted and overlooked: The hidden toll of heat waves on . . .
India is already adopting several interventions to mitigate heat-related mortality However, most of these are driven by the narrow focus on the more visible exertional heat strokes Most heat action plans revolve around maximum temperature warnings and public advisories urging people to stay indoors, stay hydrated, and take frequent breaks
- What’s More Dangerous than India’s Frequent Heat Waves? Heat . . .
Prolonged exposure to hot weather, especially when combined with humidity, can hinder the ability of people to lead healthy, safe and productive lives The physiological stress can lead to chronic illnesses and increase people’s chances of dying
- What’s More Dangerous Than India’s Frequent Heat Waves? Heat . . .
• Medical experts link her heat-related ailments to ongoing heat stress, highlighting dangers for outdoor workers amid climate change
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