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Climate and Environmental Change: A Generation at Risk
MCN. the American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing
|March 21, 2023
Summary
Climate change poses significant health risks, especially to pregnant women and children. This overview details impacts on reproductive health and newborn well-being, offering intervention strategies for healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Reproductive Health
- Pediatric Health
Background:
- Climate and environmental changes are identified as major global health threats.
- Pregnant women and children are particularly vulnerable populations.
- Impacts can be direct or indirect, affecting immediate and long-term health.
Conclusions:
- Urgent interventions are needed to mitigate climate change health impacts.
- Healthcare providers, particularly nurses in perinatal, neonatal, midwifery, and pediatric specialties, play a crucial role.
- Addressing climate change is essential for protecting maternal and child health for present and future generations.
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