Extreme heat is increasingly affecting pregnancy and newborn health, according to a global survey of healthcare professionals. Multiple outlets report that a large majority of respondents say they have seen heat-related complications rise over the past five years.
The survey results vary slightly by reported figures and scope, but they broadly show widespread perceived impact. Financial Times and Euronews cite that about three-quarters of maternal healthcare workers or respondents report more heat-linked cases in recent years. NDTV reports near-universal personal experience, with most respondents saying they have directly cared for pregnant women or babies whose health they believe was adversely affected by extreme heat.
Free Malaysia Today and Financial Times both describe the survey as involving health professionals across multiple continents, with over two-thirds or nearly three-quarters reporting complications. Euronews adds context from experts, saying cooling solutions already exist, indicating that mitigation is possible even as risks are reported to be growing.
