EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON CHILD HEALTH

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KONDOLOT M., Beyazova U., Ozmert E., ŞAHİN F., ULUKOL B., GÖKÇAY E. G.

ERCIYES MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.34, no.1, pp.29-31, 2012 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 34 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/etd.2012.07
  • Journal Name: ERCIYES MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.29-31
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Global climate change is now recognized as one of the threats of the 21st century and human activities are very likely (90% probability) the main cause of this problem. Global climate change has multiple adverse effects on human health, and vulnerable populations especially (children, the elderly and poor people) have been disproportionately affected. Children are particularly vulnerable to these adverse health effects because of their physical, physiologic and cognitive immaturity and their dependence on caregivers. Pediatricians and health care professionals have a critical leadership role in implementing programs that mitigate and adapt the climate change at local, national and international levels.