Climate Change and Human Health Literature Portal
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Climate change remains a major threat to the health and well-being of children globally. This article reviews the myriad health effects of climate change on children throughout their lives and discusses ways in which the general pediatrician can be an advocate for climate solutions. RECENT FINDINGS: Rising atmospheric temperatures, increased air pollution, and destabilized weather patterns all lead to adverse health outcomes for children and adverse obstetric outcomes. However, the impact of climate change is not evenly distributed. Children living in poverty are more likely to be adversely impacted by the changing climate. SUMMARY: Ongoing and emerging research suggests that children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The primary care pediatrician is encouraged to see this irrefutable evidence as a call to action for advocacy on behalf of our patients and the planet.
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General Exposure, Air Pollution, Temperature
- General Exposure, Air Pollution, Temperature: Heat
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Global or Unspecified Location
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General Health Impact, Developmental Impact
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Review Article
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Communication, Sociodemographic Vulnerability, Vulnerable Population
- Communication, Sociodemographic Vulnerability, Vulnerable Population: Health Professional
- Communication, Sociodemographic Vulnerability, Vulnerable Population: Children, Low Socioeconomic Status