Climate Change Could Stunt Millions in South Asia
Study reveals extreme heat and humidity could increase child stunting in South Asia by 3 million by 2050. University of California research highlights climate risks for children.
NEW DELHI- A study by the University of California Santa Barbara warns that rising heat and humidity driven by climate change could lead to over three million more stunted children in South Asia by 2050. Researchers highlight how prenatal exposure to extreme weather harms fetal growth.
Analyzing "height-for-age" metrics, the report reveals that humid heat is four times more damaging to child development than dry heat alone. With South Asia being a densely populated region, these climate-driven health impacts pose a significant threat to future generations’ chronic health.
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