Climate Change and Children’s Health: Building a Healthy Future for Every Child

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• Samantha Ahdoot; Carl Baum; Mary Cataletto; Patrick Hogan; Christina Wu; Aaron Bernstein
PMID: 38374809DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2023-065504

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This policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics emphasizes the critical impact of climate change on the health and well-being of children. It discusses how climate change leads to shifts in temperature, precipitation, and ecosystems, affecting air and water quality, food security, and the incidence of diseases. The unique vulnerability of children to these changes has positioned pediatricians at the forefront of advocating for climate action. Recommendations include incorporating climate change counseling in clinical practice, promoting cleaner air and sustainable diets, and advocating for equitable climate policies. The text stresses the need for collaborative efforts to address climate change and protect the health of children for future generations.

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Hazard: Severe Weather

Audience: Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Health; Fossil Fuels; Mental Health; Social Responsibility; Pediatricians; Climate Change; Greenhouse Gases

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); Oregon Health & Science University; New York University; University of Virginia School of Medicine; University of Virginia; Yale School of Medicine; Yale University; Georgetown University Law Center; Georgetown University; Boston Children's Hospital

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