In their daily lives, many African women have little to no protection against periods of intense heat. They frequently don’t have the same safeguards as those in the formal economy and live and work in subpar circumstances. One of the primary offenders is the gender disparity in the workforce. When it comes to providing unpaid care, women often do more tasks like watching over youngsters, elderly people, and other community members. Women are more likely to work in low-skilled, low-paying occupations. Due to the several ways that intense heat negatively impacts reproductive health, women are particularly vulnerable. Elevated temperatures can lead to hormonal imbalances, which can cause menstrual cycle disruption and increased stress on the bodies of women and girls. Childbirth is also hampered by heat.
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