Impact of Heatwaves on Newborns and the  Elderly in India

Vanya Gupta; Seema  Rani; Jugal Kishore; S K  Jha

Vanya Gupta Department of Pharmacology, BPSGMC, Sonipat, India
Seema Rani Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, BPSGMC, Sonipat, Haryana, India
Jugal Kishore Director Professor and Former Head, Department of Community Medicine, VMMC, New Delhi, India.
S K Jha Professor and Head, Department of Community Medicine, BPSGMC, Sonipat, India.

Keywords: Climate Change, Heatwaves, Health Impact, Neonates, Senior Citizen

Abstract

Heatwaves are having serious health impacts on newborns and the elderly. As climatic change is increasingly evident in many parts of India, the frequency and duration of heatwaves are rising, intensifying the vulnerability of these populations. Under such circumstances, overall planning for a resilient health system for newborns and the elderly is urgently required. All categories of healthcare workers should be trained to identify warning signs and remedial measures. Similarly, people must be made aware of the consequences of heat exposure
and should be given tips for home-based management.

How to cite this article:
Gupta V, Rani S, Kishore J, Jha S K. Impact of
Heatwaves on Newborns and the Elderly in India
Int J Preven Curat Comm Med. 2024;10(3&4):11
17.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2454.325X.202408

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