Climate Change & Children’s Health

• 2009

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This brief discusses how climate change affects children's health in that children are more vulnerable to air pollution, extreme weather, and diseases spread by insects due to their developing bodies. Rising temperatures can worsen air quality and increase the risk of respiratory issues in kids. Extreme weather events like heatwaves and floods can harm children more than adults. The article also suggests ways people can reduce their carbon footprint by using less energy from fossil fuels, which helps slow climate change and protect children's health

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Families & Children; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Air Pollution; Child Health; Climate; Disease Vectors; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Extreme Heat; Climate Change

Institutions: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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