世卫组织前科学家警告印度低估与热有关的死亡, Former WHO scientist warns India undercounts heat-related deaths, citing mental health risks too.

前卫生组织首席科学家Soumya Swaminathan警告说,由于数据不足,印度可能低估了与热有关的死亡。 Former WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan warns that India is likely undercounting heat-related deaths due to inadequate data. 她呼吁改进跟踪和政策,以便为极端的夏季条件做好准备。 She calls for better tracking and policy to prepare for extreme summer conditions. 官方记录显示143起与热有关的死亡,但专家认为实际数字较高。 Official records show 143 heat-related deaths, but experts believe actual numbers are higher. Swaminathan还强调了潜在的心理健康影响,例如与长期热暴露有关的自杀和精神病问题增加。 Swaminathan also highlights potential mental health impacts, such as increased suicides and psychiatric issues, linked to prolonged heat exposure.