Global climate change and children's health

Katherine M. Shea; Michael W. Shannon; Dana Best; Helen J. Binns; Joel A. Forman; Christine L. Johnson; Catherine J. Karr; Janice J. Kim; Lynnette J. Mazur; James R. Roberts; Elizabeth Blackburn; Mark Anderson; Sharon Savage; Walter Rogan; Paul Spire

doi:10.1542/peds.2007-2646

Global climate change and children's health

Katherine M. Shea, Michael W. Shannon, Dana Best, Helen J. Binns, Joel A. Forman, Christine L. Johnson, Catherine J. Karr, Janice J. Kim, Lynnette J. Mazur, James R. Roberts, Elizabeth Blackburn, Mark Anderson, Sharon Savage, Walter Rogan, Paul Spire

Pediatrics

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Abstract

There is a broad scientific consensus that the global climate is warming, the process is accelerating, and that human activities are very likely (>90% probability) the main cause. This warming will have effects on ecosystems and human health, many of them adverse. Children will experience both the direct and indirect effects of climate change. Actions taken by individuals, communities, businesses, and governments will affect the magnitude and rate of global climate change and resultant health impacts. This technical report reviews the nature of the global problem and anticipated health effects on children and supports the recommendations in the accompanying policy statement on climate change and children's health.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	e1359-e1367
Journal	Pediatrics
Volume	120
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2007-2646
State	Published - Nov 2007

Keywords

Child
Climate change
Global warming
Health
Pediatric
Sustainable development

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

UN SDGs

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