Impact of Natural Disasters on Children: Key Considerations for Pediatricians

• 2025

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• Alexis Cordone; Victoria Fairchild; Mark Cicero
PMID: 40164222DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.2024-006412

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This article explains how natural disasters affect children and what pediatricians should consider to promote the physical and mental well-being of their patients. It describes the importance of understanding these impacts to provide better care for young patients during such events. It looks at stressors that may be experienced by children and families facing disasters and provides resources for support.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Natural Disasters

Audience: Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Welfare; Chronic Disease; Disaster Planning; Earthquakes; Mental Health; Natural Disasters; Pediatrics; Wounds and Injuries; Cyclonic Storms; Tsunamis; Wildfires

Institutions: Yale University

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