Children in climate vulnerable districts of India 25 pc more likely to be underweight: Study

NEW DELHI: (Nov 27) Children in India districts that are highly vulnerable to climate change could be 25 per cent more likely to be underweight, compared to those in less vulnerable districts, indicating how climate vulnerability can impact public health outcomes, a study has found.

Districts highly vulnerable to climate change consistently underperform on achieving health targets, such as stunting and problems accessing healthcare, compared to less vulnerable districts, the study published in the journal PLOS one said.

Researchers from Delhi’s Institute of Economic Growth said that with 80 per cent of India’s population living in areas highly vulnerable to extreme weather events such as cyclones, floods and heatwaves, risks due to climate change could undermine the country’s progress on several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Source: PTI News

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