Extreme heat is becoming more common around the world, with record-breaking heatwaves affecting millions of people, from Europe to India. The impact of such heat on the human body can be significant, causing brain fog, poor sleep, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke, among other health issues.
According to BBC Health Editor and doctor Michelle Roberts, the body has its own cooling mechanisms, but extreme heat can still become life-threatening. Certain groups of people are more at risk than others. The programme also features accounts from individuals who are coping with increasingly extreme temperatures in their areas.
For more information and to get in touch, the programme’s details are as follows: Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld, Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk, WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6. The presenter is Hannah Gelbart, with producers Emily Horler and Stefania Okereke, and video producer Baldeep Chahal, under the editorship of Verity Wilde.
Further details can be found on the Programme Website
Source: Medical News Today
