Populations in southern India among most affected by sleep loss due to climate change, says study
A study by Climate Central indicates that rising nighttime temperatures are contributing to increased sleep loss across India, particularly in southern states. The research uses a temperature-sleep model to compare data from the 1970s to the present day.
Why it matters
Climate change impacts public health in non-obvious ways, such as sleep deprivation, which has long-term consequences for productivity and well-being.
Rising temperatures are leading to an increase in the amount of sleep loss across populations in Tamil Nadu and India, a recent study by ‘Climate Central,’ a non-profit organisation has highlighted.
The article summarizes scientific findings and provides context on the methodology used by the researchers.
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