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Neurodevelopment and climate change.
Magda Lahorgue Nunes1, Antônio José Ledo Alves da Cunha2
1Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Escola de Medicina, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Instituto do Cérebro (InsCer), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
Jornal De Pediatria
|November 24, 2024
Summary
Climate change significantly impacts children's neurodevelopment and mental health. Pediatricians must address these environmental risks, focusing on prevention and supporting mitigation efforts for child well-being.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Child Neurodevelopment
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Climate change poses a growing threat to global health.
- Children are uniquely vulnerable to environmental stressors due to their developmental stage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of climate change on the neurodevelopment of neurotypical and atypical children.
- To highlight the urgency of addressing climate change within pediatric care.
Main Methods:
- A narrative literature review was conducted.
- Searches included PubMed, UNICEF, American Academy of Pediatrics, and Harvard Center for Developing Childhood resources.
- Keywords: neurodevelopment, climate change, published within the last five years.
Main Results:
- Children face heightened risks from air pollutants affecting cognitive and behavioral development.
- Extreme weather events disrupt education and healthcare access.
- Food insecurity and psychological trauma from disasters impact children's well-being.
Conclusions:
- Climate change demonstrably affects children's neurodevelopment and mental health.
- Pediatricians should prioritize climate change impacts in their practice.
- Proactive engagement in environmental disaster mitigation is crucial.
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