The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Meteorological Organization (OMM)They launched a warning on how extreme heat has a growing impact on the health of workers who work outdoors.
In a new report, UN agencies stressed that the increase in temperatures, driven by climate change, puts the life, health and well -being of millions of workers at risk, especially in sectors such as agriculture, construction and fishing.
“Thermal stress is already damaging the health and livelihoods of billions of workers, Especially in the most vulnerable communities, ”said Dr. Jeremy Farrar, OMS deputy general director.
According to the study, extreme heat, increasingly frequent and intense, directly affects the physical health of those who work in exposed or without adequate thermal conditions.
Among the most dangerous effects are heat blows, dehydration, renal dysfunction and neurological disorders, Conditions that can be serious or even mortal if they are not detected and treated in time.
According to the OMM, 2024 was the hottest year recorded so far, with temperatures that in many regions exceeded 100 ° F and even reached 120 degrees. This situation is no longer limited to tropical areas, affecting countries in middle latitudes, as observed in the recent heat wave in Europe.
In this sense, the OMM Deputy General Secretary explained that the thermal stress at work has become a global challenge, “not only health but also economic.”
“Protecting extreme heat workers is an urgent need,” added Ko Barrett.
The study indicates that about half of the world population suffers adverse consequences for high temperatures. Among the most affected are middle -aged and advanced workers, people with chronic diseases or less physical condition.
In low -income contexts, where access to drinking water, shadow or proper rest is limited, health risks increase significantly.
The publication findings coincide with the recent data of the International Labor Organization (ILO) that indicate that more than 2400 million workers are exposed to excessive heat worldwide, which generates more than 22.85 million labor injuries a year.
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