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Improving the environmental sustainability of paediatric care

Rosie Spooner1,2, Alessandra Glover Williams3, Claire Roome4

  • 1Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, Oxford, UK rosanna.spooner@nhs.net.

Archives of Disease in Childhood. Education and Practice Edition
|July 8, 2022
PubMed

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Paediatricians can reduce healthcare

Area of Science:

  • Environmental science
  • Pediatric medicine

Background:

  • Global warming is accelerated by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
  • Reducing GHG emissions is crucial for meeting international and national climate targets.
  • The healthcare sector significantly contributes to GHG emissions.

Approach:

  • This article reviews existing literature on sustainable practices in paediatric care.
  • It identifies areas needing further research to support environmentally friendly paediatric services.
  • Principles of sustainable healthcare are introduced to guide emission reduction efforts.

Key Points:

  • Paediatricians should prioritize reducing GHG emissions in their practice without compromising patient outcomes.
  • Practical strategies for sustainable paediatric care are explored.
  • Evidence gaps in environmentally conscious paediatric medicine are highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing sustainable healthcare principles can guide paediatricians in reducing their environmental impact.
  • Further research is needed to optimize emission reduction strategies in paediatric care.
  • A proactive approach by paediatricians is essential for achieving climate goals in healthcare.

Keywords:
Child HealthGlobal HealthHealth Care Economics and OrganizationsHealth services researchPaediatrics

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