Address causes of climate change to help alleviate effects on children
- Abstract
The American Academy of Pediatrics presents a discussion of the health impacts of climate change on children in particular. Children are an identified vulnerable population during times of extreme weather events, including heat and storms. The AAP advocates for a concerted effort and strategy to address the causes of climate change in order to alleviate effects on children.
- Resource Type
- Opinion/editorial
- Author
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Publication
- AAP News
- Date
- October 26, 2015
- Organization Type
- Ngo
- Health and Human Impact
- Overview/general
- Climate and Environmental Impact
- Overview/general
- Solution
- Climate mitigation/GHG reduction
- Other
- Advocacy Co-benefits/co-harms Vulnerable populations