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Extreme weather strains Asia's healthcare systems, health experts warn

Original: # health # Asia Extreme weather places a clear burden on the healthcare system. Heatwaves drive heatstroke, dehydration,

Health commentators in Asia are highlighting how extreme weather is placing a growing burden on the region's healthcare systems. Heatwaves are driving heatstroke and dehydration, air pollution from haze is causing respiratory illness, and floods and natural disasters are causing injuries while disrupting medical services. The warnings come as parts of Asia face repeated heat and flood events.

Why now: Ongoing heatwaves, haze and flooding across Asia are raising concern about climate-driven pressure on health services.

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• # health # Asia Extreme weather places a clear burden on the healthcare system. Heatwaves drive heatstroke, dehydration, and other health conditions; rising air pollution from haze causes respiratory conditions; floods & natural disasters cause injury while disrupting the… · Snoro · 4

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