Heatwave days ring death knell for India, babies at risk: Lancet

Nagpur: Every infant in India was exposed to an average of seven life-threatening heatwave days and senior citizens (above 65 years) suffered eight such days every year between 2013 and 2022. India’s data sheet of the latest ‘Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change’ report reveals alarming impacts of climate change on public health. The impact of rising temperatures is expected to rise dramatically in coming years, unless India takes urgent mitigation and adaptation measures, says the report.Changing climate has also made the population vulnerable to sea-level rise, flooding and drought. Around 29% of India’s land area experienced more than three months of extreme drought every year during 2013-2022.

India faces escalating health crisis: Lancet countdown report reveals alarming climate change impacts

A comprehensive report by The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change highlights the severe health consequences of climate change in India. The report reveals that rising temperatures pose a significant threat to lives and health, particularly for vulnerable groups. It also emphasizes the economic toll of heat exposure and calls for immediate action to strengthen health systems, adapt to climate change, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The report also addresses the health impacts of air pollution, the vulnerability to extreme weather events, and the need for global collaboration to address climate change challenges.

Heatwave Days Ring Death Knell for India, babies at risk: Lancet

A report by Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change reveals that every infant in India experienced an average of seven life-threatening heatwave days annually from 2013-2022. Senior citizens suffered eight such days each year. The report also highlights the vulnerability of India's population to sea-level rise, flooding, and drought. Climate change has increased the spread of vector-borne diseases, and the country relies heavily on polluting biofuels for energy. Over 815,000 deaths in India in 2020 were attributed to small particulate matter pollution. Urgent action is needed to combat the climate crisis and protect public health.

Climate change to impact brain function too: Study

Scientists have warned that climate change could impact brain function in the future. Factors such as frequent extreme weather events, air pollution, and anxiety around climate change could affect brain structure, function, and overall health. Mouse studies have shown that changing environmental factors can affect brain development and plasticity. Understanding the impact on people's brains is crucial in finding ways to mitigate these changes. The World Health Organization has estimated that climate change will lead to increased undernutrition, diarrhoea, heat-related deaths, and malaria by 2050.

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