A recent study in The Lancet Planetary Health reveals that climate change severely impacts the world's blood supply. Its findings indicate that extreme weather events, driven by climate change, can hinder blood donations and transport, as well as compromise transfusion safety. The study underscores the urgency of addressing the increasing mismatch between blood supply and demand during crises. Lead author Elvina Viennet highlights that every disruption endangers lives. The research connects various studies to illustrate how these environmental changes detrimentally affect public health, revealing a pressing need for adaptive strategies in the healthcare system.
Climate change is poised to affect global blood supplies by increasing demand during extreme weather events while simultaneously creating obstacles for donations and transport.
Elvina Viennet emphasizes that disruption to blood availability and safety can jeopardize lives, highlighting the dangerous mismatch climate change creates in blood supply versus demand.
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