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Rebecca Pass Philipsborn1, Julia Cowenhoven2, Aparna Bole3
1Division of General Pediatrics and Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, Emory University, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, United States.
Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care
|July 10, 2021
Summary
Pediatricians can integrate climate change education into routine visits to address health risks for children. This approach supports children
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Pediatrics
- Climate Science
Background:
- Climate change poses significant and increasing health risks to children.
- Pediatric primary care visits are underutilized opportunities to address climate-related health issues.
- Existing pediatric best practices can be adapted to include climate change considerations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a framework for pediatricians to integrate climate-informed care into routine visits.
- To highlight how addressing climate change aligns with current pediatric health promotion and disease prevention.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing pediatric primary care visit structures (well-child, other visits).
- Identification of opportunities to incorporate climate change education and preparedness.
- Alignment of climate-related guidance with established anticipatory guidance topics.
Main Results:
- Routine pediatric visits can serve as a platform for climate change screening and support.
- Promoting healthy behaviors in pediatric care can contribute to climate solutions.
- Specific patient groups (athletes, those with asthma/allergies, complex needs) require tailored climate-related preparedness.
Conclusions:
- Integrating climate change into pediatric primary care is essential for evidence-based practice.
- Climate-informed care enhances disease prevention and management for children facing environmental risks.
- Pediatricians can better serve patients by updating practices to address the climate crisis.
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