US Climate and Health Alliance

Climate Change and Children’s Health: A Commentary

Abstract

This commentary describes the likely impacts on children’s health and wellbeing from climate change, based on the solid science of environmental child health. It describes likely climate change scenarios, why children are more vulnerable than older people to these changes, and what to expect in terms of diseases (e.g., infections, asthma) and problems (e.g., malnutrition, mental illness). The common antecedents of climate change and other detrimental changes to our society mean that in combatting them (such as excessive consumption and greed), we may not only reduce the harmful effects of climate change but also work towards a better society overall—one that values its children and their futures.

Resource Type
Peer-reviewed article
Authors
F Stanley B Farrant
Resource URL
http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/2/4/412
Publication
Children
Volume
2
Issue
4
Pages
412-423
Date
2015
DOI
10.3390/children2040412
Organization Type
Academic
Health and Human Impact
Overview/general
Climate and Environmental Impact
Overview/general
Solution
Climate adaptation/resilience
Other
Co-benefits/co-harms Vulnerable populations

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