The chance of a miscarriage or stillbirth can be up to 8% higher during floods or long periods of heat than in normal times.
Increased miscarriage and stillbirth during extreme weather
Original Article by Sipokazi Fokazi | Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism | 28 June 2024
The chance of a miscarriage or stillbirth can be up to 8% higher during floods or long periods of heat than in normal times.
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