Climate Change and its Impact on Women's Health

Environmental shifts are no longer just ecological concerns—they are health concerns, especially for women. Climate change and its impact on women's health explores how rising temperatures, air pollution, water scarcity, and food insecurity disproportionately affect women’s reproductive and overall health. Pregnant individuals, for instance, are at heightened risk for preterm birth and hypertensive disorders due to heat exposure and environmental toxins. Women in low-income regions also face increased burdens from climate-induced displacement and limited access to healthcare during natural disasters. These risks are compounded by gender roles that often place women in direct contact with environmental hazards. Climate change and its impact on women's health highlights the urgent need for gender-responsive climate policy, environmental justice, and global health frameworks that prioritize women’s resilience amid ongoing ecological transformations.