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Rising heat waves pose increasing risk of preterm births

Rising heat waves pose increasing risk of preterm births

Extreme heat significantly raises the risk of preterm births, with severe impacts on marginalized communities.

Virginia Gewin reports for Grist. This article is part of a series in partnership with Vox and The 19th.

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‘91% deaths of preterm babies in low and middle-income nations due to air pollution’

High income countries make the greatest contribution to climate change but the people who have contributed least to the crisis are the most hit, with 91 per cent deaths of preterm babies related to air pollution occurring in low and middle income nations, says a report by UN agencies.

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