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Children are highly vulnerable to environmental hazards, with 30-40% of pediatric diseases linked to factors like pollution and contaminated water. Pediatricians must address environmental pediatrics for better child health outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Environmental pediatrics
Child health
Environmental health hazards

Background:

Children's unique physiology increases vulnerability to environmental exposures.
Over 3 million children under five die annually from environment-related conditions.
Environmental factors contribute to 30-40% of pediatric diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

To review literature on environmental pediatrics.
To examine environmental impacts on child health.
To highlight advances in prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

Literature search of MEDLINE/PubMed and SciELO databases.
Review of articles published between 1990 and 2010.
Inclusion of relevant book chapters on environmental pediatrics.

Main Results:

Key environmental hazards include contaminated water, poor sanitation, air pollution, and chemical exposures.
Children's higher relative intake of air, food, and water exacerbates exposure risks.
Injuries and accidents are also significant environmental health concerns for children.

Conclusions:

Pediatricians face challenges in addressing environmental pediatrics.
Comprehensive pediatric health histories should include environmental risk assessments.
Increased awareness and preventive measures are crucial for improving child health and development.