Why Heatwaves Hit Women Hardest The UK's record breaking heatwaves are a stark reminder of the far reaching consequences of climate change.
While we often discuss the economic and environmental impacts, there's another effect that deserves attention: heatwaves disproportionately affect women.
Dr Nighat Arif, an NHS GP specializing in women's health, describes it as a "stress test" for women's cardiovascular systems.