Publications by authors named "A S Haines"
Carbon pricing is a key component of current climate policy agendas. There are a variety of societal and health impacts from carbon pricing interventions (e.g.
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- A study was conducted to explore the effects of extreme heat stress on pregnant subsistence farmers in West Kiang, The Gambia, addressing a gap in research for at-risk populations.
- The study utilized both historical climate data and on-site measurements from 92 women to analyze the relationship between physiological responses (like skin temperature) and environmental factors, revealing stronger effects during the third trimester and heightened risks with higher humidity levels.
- It is recommended that local health systems adopt heat stress indices, such as UTCI or WBGT, to better inform and protect pregnant women from heat-related health issues.