Climate Change Poses Serious Threat to Reproductive Health, Experts Warn
Summary
Climate change significantly impacts reproductive health, contributing to increased infertility rates worldwide, affecting both men and women equally, experts warn.
Key Points
- Climate change contributes to about 20 percent of reproductive health problems globally.
- Environmental factors such as increased temperature, air pollution, and chemical exposure adversely affect fertility in both men and women.
- Infertility should be considered a public health issue with long-term societal impacts, not just an individual concern.
- There is a call for integrated studies and government policies addressing the intersection of climate change and reproductive health in Nepal.
