Heatwaves increase risk of early births and poorer health in babies, study finds

Research that looked at 53 million births says Black and Hispanic mothers and those in lower socioeconomic groups most at risk

Heatwaves increase rates of preterm births, which can lead to poorer health outcomes for babies and impact their long-term health, a new study found.

Black and Hispanic mothers, as well as those in lower socioeconomic groups, are particularly at risk of delivering early following heat waves.

Continue reading… Research that looked at 53 million births says Black and Hispanic mothers and those in lower socioeconomic groups most at riskHeatwaves increase rates of preterm births, which can lead to poorer health outcomes for babies and impact their long-term health, a new study found.Black and Hispanic mothers, as well as those in lower socioeconomic groups, are particularly at risk of delivering early following heat waves. Continue reading… Extreme heat, Pregnancy, Race, Extreme weather, Parents and parenting, Health & wellbeing, Climate crisis, Environment, US news 

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