About Women's Health: Is Global Warming Worse For Women?

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor Women's health advocates cheered a big decision at last fall's UN climate summit when governments around the world pledged to insert more women into climate change conversations, and to craft more gender-sensitive climate policies. Indeed, global women's health is especially threatened by changes in the climate: besides facing a higher risk of death from heat waves, women are more likely to die from natural disasters such as storms, droughts and floods compared to men. What's more, access to women's healthcare is typically more limited in the aftermath. Have you thought about how your personal health is impacted by climate change? Heat Waves and Heart Disease Heart disease is the number one killer of women, and high temperatures can put excess stress on the heart. Be Heart Smart in Hot Weather Dehydration Symptoms Migraines and Weather Search Related Topics:  heat waves and heart disease  heat illness  Does Global Warming Worsen Allergies? Certain changes in the earth's climate may be responsible for the significant increase in allergic diseases in the past few decades. Climate Change and Allergic Disease Weathering Summer with Heat Sensitivities Heat Intolerance and MS Search Related Topics:  global warming  climate change  allergies Meds That Make Skin Extra Sensitive to Sun Some people continue to be sensitive to sunlight long after discontinuing use of the offending medication. Medication and Sun Safety Cancer Treatment and Sun Exposure Weather and Arthritis Search Related Topics:  arthritis medication side effects  photosensitivity  rash Natural Disaster Preparedness -- Or Not Hundred-year storms seem to happen more often, so it's possible that a hurricane, earthquake, tornado or the floods and fires that come with them will impact you at some point in the future. How to Survive Disasters When You Aren't Prepared Survive Flash Floods In Your Car How Athletes Can Minimize the Effects of Hot Temps Search Related Topics:  water safety  disaster supplies  home safety Related Searches Global Warming Climate Change Heart Disease Risk Heart Attack Heart Health Featured Articles The Difference Between Global Warming and Climate Change Menstrual Cycle and Hormone Allergy Acne Meds That Cause Sun Sensitivity Skin Cancer Causes (video) Solutions to Sweat Issues Warm Weather Checklist   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement