Why Do Pediatricians Care About Climate Change?

Abstract

Pediatrician Samantha Ahdoot discusses the numerous health impacts on children associated with climate change. Children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change due to their growing minds and bodies, necessitating pediatrician awareness and action.

Resource Type

Opinion/editorial

Author

Samantha Ahdoot

Resource URL

https://www.aap.org/en-us/aap-voices/Pages/Climate-Change.aspx?nfstatus=401&nftoken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&nfstatusdescription=ERROR:+No+local+token

Publication

AAP Voices

Date

October 26, 2015

Organization Type

Ngo

Health and Human Impact

Overview/general

Climate and Environmental Impact

Overview/general

Solutions

Behavior change Climate adaptation/resilience Climate mitigation/GHG reduction Disaster preparedness

Other

Advocacy Co-benefits/co-harms Vulnerable populations

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