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[5OlXCzC1-07]Young people in a warming world: an urgent call for action based on synthesis of the impacts of climate on child health across 22 countries
*Aparna Lal1, Erin I Walsh1, Zoe A Becvarik1 (1. Australian National University (Australia))
Keywords:
child health,climate
[Purpose]Across the life course of current youth and future generations, the frequency and magnitude of climate extremes are projected to increase.
[Method]This talk presents a synthesising overview of the climate-related impacts of rainfall, temperature, and particulate matter on the health of young people. Key sources of insight discussed are an integrative narrative review of healthcare service utilisation associated with climate exposures in people aged 0 to 18 years in Australia, and analysis of demographic and Health Surveys data from 22 lower income countries, spanning over 12,000 locations.
[Results]Our findings reiterate the importance of health and climate literacy, and the need to centre child and youth health in preventative environmental and climate research and policy.
[Conclusion]Failure to do so risks leaving children vulnerable to disproportionate acute and long-term impacts that limit their life-long wellbeing, productivity, and potential.
[Method]This talk presents a synthesising overview of the climate-related impacts of rainfall, temperature, and particulate matter on the health of young people. Key sources of insight discussed are an integrative narrative review of healthcare service utilisation associated with climate exposures in people aged 0 to 18 years in Australia, and analysis of demographic and Health Surveys data from 22 lower income countries, spanning over 12,000 locations.
[Results]Our findings reiterate the importance of health and climate literacy, and the need to centre child and youth health in preventative environmental and climate research and policy.
[Conclusion]Failure to do so risks leaving children vulnerable to disproportionate acute and long-term impacts that limit their life-long wellbeing, productivity, and potential.
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