A Global Child Health Perspective on Climate Change, Migration and Human Rights

• 2021

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• Raisa Uddin; Rebecca Philipsborn; Daniel Smith; Abby Mutic; Lisa Thompson
PMID: 34244060DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cppeds.2021.101029

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This article focuses on how climate change affects children's health worldwide. It describes the increase in natural disasters like floods and wildfires, leading to forced migration and displacement. Children are especially vulnerable, facing physical and mental health risks. The text highlights the link between climate change, colonialism, and inequality. It calls for action to protect children's rights by reducing carbon emissions, preparing communities for disasters, addressing mental health needs in children affected by climate events, supporting young women and girls who are more vulnerable to these effects of climate change globally.

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Focus Areas: Severe Weather; Trauma

Audience: Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Health; Child, Preschool; Environmental Health; Family; Human Rights; Mental Health; Global Health; Climate Change

Institutions: Emory University; Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

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