Extreme heat affects Indian women more than men; analysis finds spike in deaths due to high heat since 2005
India, April 6 -- For women, the percentage change in mortality rate increased by 4.63% in 2000 to 2010 and 9.84% between 2010 and 2019
A new study has revealed a troubling gender disparity in India when it comes to coping with extreme heat. Women, according to the analysis, are significantly more vulnerable to extreme temperature conditions compared to men.
Since 2005, data shows a concerning rise in heat-related deaths among women in India, said the analysis published in Significance Magazine , a journal by Royal Statistical Society.
"We find through descriptive statistical analysis that publicly available data for India shows that females exhibit a heightened susceptibility to extreme temperature conditions (specifically heat) compa...
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