In addition to increasing the prevalence of heat-related illnesses and tropical infections, global warming may increase the risk of certain types of cancer. A study published in Frontiers in Public Health shows that global warming may contribute to an increase in cancer cases among women, especially in countries in North Africa and the Middle East, writes A2 CNN.
Researchers from the American University in Cairo analyzed data from 17 countries and found that for every degree increase in temperature, the incidence and mortality from breast, ovarian, and cervical cancer increases significantly.
The impact, as A2 CNN reports, is most pronounced in countries with extreme temperatures such as Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Syria.
Scientists point out that air pollution, exposure to carcinogens and the deterioration of health systems due to climate may be contributing factors.
This finding suggests the need to incorporate climate change into public health policies, especially for the protection of women. (A2 Televizion)
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