According to studies by the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Meteorological Organization and the International Labor Organization, high temperatures considerably affect those who do not have adequate protection and generate more than 22.85 million occupational injuries per year.

Among the most dangerous effects are heat stroke, dehydration, renal dysfunction and neurological disorders, conditions that can be fatal if not detected and treated in time, these entities indicated.

In addition, productivity decreases by up to three percent for each degree that rises above 20, they added.

They also indicated that the consequences of climate change are most detrimental to those in sectors such as agriculture, construction and fishing.

“Heat stress is damaging the health and livelihoods of billions of workers, especially in the most vulnerable communities,” WHO Assistant Director-General Jeremy Farrar said.

In its report, the UN warned that this phenomenon represents a challenge for countries, especially developing countries, where many jobs are performed outdoors and with little protection.

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