Climate change and child health
- Abstract
Postindustrial human activity has contributed to rising atmospheric levels of greenhouse gases causing global warming and climate change. The adverse effects of climate change affect children disproportionately, especially in the developing world. Urgent action is necessary to mitigate the causes and adapt to the negative effects of climate change. Paediatricians have an important role in managing the effects of climate change on children and promoting sustainable development.
- Resource Type
- Peer-reviewed article
- Authors
- Arnab Seal Chakrapani Vasudevan
- Publication
- Archives of Disease in Childhood
- Journal Abbr.
- Arch. Dis. Child.
- Volume
- 96
- Issue
- 12
- Pages
- 1162-1166
- Date
- Dec 2011
- DOI
- 10.1136/adc.2010.186213
- ISSN
- 1468-2044
- Health and Human Impact
- Overview/general
- Other
- Vulnerable populations