Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Conversation
The Conversation
Raya Muttarak, Professor of Demography, Bocconi University

Hot days linked to fewer births, two new studies find

davide bonaldo/Shutterstock.com

Hot weather is associated with fewer babies being born in France and Italy, according to two new studies. Each day with an average temperature of 25°C or above was linked to about 360 fewer births in France and about 192 fewer in Italy.

The drop shows up nine to ten months after exposure to the hot weather. That timing points to fewer conceptions during warm months.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.