Impacts of heat exposure in utero on long-term health and social outcomes: a systematic review

• Main Authors: Nicholas Brink (Author), Darshnika P. Lakhoo (Author), Ijeoma Solarin (Author), Gloria Maimela (Author), Peter von Dadelszen (Author), Shane Norris (Author), Matthew F. Chersich (Author), Climate and Heat-Health Study Group (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Climate change, particularly global warming, is amongst the greatest threats to human health. While short-term effects of heat exposure in pregnancy, such as preterm birth, are well documented, long-term effects have received less attention. This review aims to systematically ass...