Published online October 29, 2007
PEDIATRICS Vol. 120 No. 5 November 2007, pp. e1359-e1367 (doi:10.1542/peds.2007-2646)
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TECHNICAL REPORT

Global Climate Change and Children's Health

Katherine M. Shea, MD, MPH and the Committee on Environmental Health

ABSTRACT

There is a broad scientific consensus that the global climate is warming, the process is accelerating, and that human activities are very likely (>90% probability) the main cause. This warming will have effects on ecosystems and human health, many of them adverse. Children will experience both the direct and indirect effects of climate change. Actions taken by individuals, communities, businesses, and governments will affect the magnitude and rate of global climate change and resultant health impacts. This technical report reviews the nature of the global problem and anticipated health effects on children and supports the recommendations in the accompanying policy statement on climate change and children's health.

Key Words: climate change • global warming • child • pediatric • health • sustainable development

Abbreviations: GHG—greenhouse gas




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