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ArticleIndian journal of endocrinology and metabolism

Global Warming and Endocrinology: The Hyderabad Declaration of the South Asian Federation of Endocrine Societies.

Saptarshi Bhattacharya, Rakesh Sahay, Faria Afsana, Aisha Sheikh, Niranjala Meegoda Widanage, Robin Maskey, Mohammad Wali Naseri, Moosa Murad, K V S Harikumar, Shahjada Selim and 14 more

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Saptarshi BhattacharyaDepartment of Endocrinology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Rakesh SahayDepartment of Endocrinology, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Faria AfsanaDepartment of Endocrinology, Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes (BIRDEM), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Aisha SheikhDepartment of Endocrinology, Agha Khan University Hospital and MIDEM, Karachi, Pakistan.
Niranjala Meegoda WidanageDepartment of Endocrinology, Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila, Sri Lanka.
Robin MaskeyDepartment of Internal Medicine, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal.
Mohammad Wali NaseriDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Moosa MuradDepartment of Internal Medicine, Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Male, Maldives.
K V S HarikumarDepartment of Endocrinology, Magna Centres for Obesity Diabetes and Endocrinology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Shahjada SelimDepartment of Endocrinology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Azizul Hasan AamirDepartment of Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic diseases. Khyber Girls Medical College, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Dimuthu MuthukudaEndocrine and Diabetes Center, Sri Jayawardenepura General Hospital, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.
Naresh ParajuliDepartment of Endocrinology, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Mohammed Daud BaheerDepartment of Endocrinology, Kabul University of Medical Sciences (KUMS), Kabul, Afghanistan.
Ali LatheefDepartment of Internal Medicine, Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Male, Maldives.
Lakshmi NagendraDepartment of Endocrinology, JSS Medical College, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
Sunetra MondalDepartment of Endocrinology, Nil Ratan Sarkar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
A B M Kamrul-HasanDepartment of Endocrinology, Mymensingh Medical College, Bangladesh.
Syed Abbas RazaDepartment of Medicine, Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Lahore, Pakistan.
Noel SomasundaramDepartment of Endocrinology, National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Dina ShresthaDepartment of Endocrinology, Norvic International Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Beatrice AnneDepartment of Endocrinology, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Santosh RamakrishnanDepartment of Endocrinology, Magna Centres for Obesity, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Sanjay KalraDepartment of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, Haryana, India.

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Abstract

Global warming and endocrine disorders are intertwined issues posing significant challenges. Greenhouse gases emanating from human activities drive global warming, leading to temperature rise and altered weather patterns. South Asia has experienced a noticeable temperature surge over the past century. The sizable population residing in the region heightens the susceptibility to the impact of global warming. In addition to affecting agriculture, water resources, and livelihood, environmental changes interfere with endocrine functioning. Resulting lifestyle changes increase the risk of metabolic and endocrine disorders. Individuals with diabetes face heightened vulnerability to extreme weather due to impaired thermoregulation. A high ambient temperature predisposes to heat-related illnesses, infertility, and nephropathy. Additionally, essential endocrine drugs and medical devices are susceptible to temperature fluctuations. The South Asian Federation of Endocrine Societies (SAFES) calls for collaboration among stakeholders to combat climate change and promote healthy living. Comprehensive approaches, including the establishment of sustainable food systems, promotion of physical activity, and raising awareness about environmental impacts, are imperative. SAFES recommends strategies such as prioritizing plant-based diets, reducing meat consumption, optimizing medical device usage, and enhancing accessibility to endocrine care. Raising awareness and educating caregivers and people living with diabetes on necessary precautions during extreme weather conditions are paramount. The heat sensitivity of insulin, blood glucose monitoring devices, and insulin pumps necessitates proper storage and consideration of environmental conditions for optimal efficacy. The inter-connectedness of global warming and endocrine disorders underscores the necessity of international collaboration guided by national endocrine societies. SAFES urges all stakeholders to actively implement sustainable practices to improve endocrine health in the face of climate change.

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Diabetesglobal warminggreenhouse gasesheat-related illnessobesitySouth Asia

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PMID38911103
PMCPMC11189284

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