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… This policy brief examines the impacts of heat waves and drought on women’s food security, economic … has the potential to improve their resilience to heat waves and drought, as well as deliver potentially … and harmful male coping mechanisms.  … GENDERED IMPACTS OF HEAT WAVES AND DROUGHT IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC: A REVIEW IN …
… This study aimed to investigate the effects of heat events defined with different intensities and durations … pregnancy, and to determine thresholds for the high-risk heat events. Heat events increase the risk of preterm birth … 9 Wang J, Tong S, Williams G, Pan X. Exposure to heat wave during pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes: an …
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… Assessment; (iv) Emerging Disaster But Yet To Be Termed — Heat Wave; (v) Hospital Safety Scenario in Chhattisgarh; (vi) … Assessment; (iv) Emerging Disaster But Yet To Be Termed — Heat Wave; (v) Hospital Safety Scenario in Chhattisgarh; (vi) …
… by high levels of drought probability, excess rainfall and heat wave. The target population in these hotspots comprise 14.4% … by high levels of drought probability, excess rainfall and heat wave. The target population in these hotspots comprise …
… by 3 percent due to floods, and by 6 percent because of heat stress, relative to older households. Heat stresses cause young rural households in low- and … by 3 percent due to floods, and by 6 percent because of heat stress, relative to older households. Heat stresses …
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… this study, the authors estimated the association between heat and humidity, as measured by apparent temperature, and … this study, the authors estimated the association between heat and humidity, as measured by apparent temperature, and …
… last 10 years....37 Table 11: Loss in productivity due to heat impacts of climate change in Bangladesh, India and … technology solutions such as energy-efficient equipment, heat-resistant material, building designs, rainwater … also undertaken under difficult circumstances. The second wave of COVID-19 was in full force in South Asia during the …

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