Safeguarding maternal health against extreme heat in India: A policy analysis of state‐level heat action plans
Strategies specifically addressing pregnant and lactating women during extreme heat remain limited across Indian states, with most focusing on behavioral interventions rather than structural solutions. Critical gaps exist in 12 states with no targeted measures. Very few strategies focus on pregnant and lactating women in the HAPs. Strengthening evidence-based, targeted adaptation policies and implementing comprehensive structural interventions are critical to protecting them from the increasing heat exposure risks.
Authors
- Jane E. Hirst (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0176-2651)
- Surya Surendran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7272-0910)
- Devaki Nambiar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5682-6109)
- Gabriela De Jesus Cipriano Flores (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7562-7540)
- Karthika Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1531-8568)
Institutions
- The George Institute for Global Health (GB)
- George Institute for Global Health (IN)
- Imperial College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Published
- 2025-12-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.70747
- Primary Topic
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Wellcome Trust