Global climate change and children's health

被引:55
作者
Shea, Katherine M.
机构
[1] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Environmental Health
关键词
climate change; global warming; child; pediatric; health; sustainable development;
D O I
10.1542/peds.2007-2646
中图分类号
R72 [儿科学];
学科分类号
100202 ;
摘要
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.
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页码:E1359 / E1367
页数:9
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