The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Study to evaluate impact of heat stress on health in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
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Ramya Kannan
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Researchers in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have launched a study to evaluate the impact of heat stress on physical and mental health. The project will monitor 4,800 households to develop a personalized heat-impact metric tool and assess the preparedness of local health systems.
A study to evaluate the effect of heat on physical and mental health in south India and to arrive at a personalised heat-impact metric tool for individuals, homes and communities has been initiated in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
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