A global child health perspective on climate change, migration and human rights

• 2021

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• Raisa Uddin; Rebecca Philipsborn; Daniel Smith; Abby Mutic; Lisa Thompson
PMID: 34244060DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cppeds.2021.101029

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This article discusses the urgent need for immediate collaborative action and policy change to reduce carbon emissions. Climate change-induced disasters have profound impacts on livelihoods, economies, human health, and global human rights, leading to displacement and migration crises, especially affecting children who are vulnerable and least responsible for the crisis. The article emphasizes the role of pediatric healthcare providers in caring for children affected by climate change, advocating for at-risk children, and incorporating sustainable practices to address the health risks associated with climate change.

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Hazards: Severe Weather; Trauma

Audience: Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Health; Child, Preschool; Family; Human Rights; Mental Health; Global Health; Climate Change

Institutions: Emory University; Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

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