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Katie Giordano1, Nate Matthews-Trigg2, Caleb Dresser3
1Division of Pediatrics, Department of Emergency Medicine, Nemours Children's Hospital/ Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Abstract:
Climate change is leading to increasing frequency and intensity of natural hazards. Heat waves, wildfires, drought, flooding, and extreme weather events threaten children, pediatric health care systems, and the pediatric health professionals that serve them. Children with high levels of medical complexity, social vulnerability, or exposure to climate responsive hazards are at high risk and should be a priority for risk reduction efforts. Strategies to address this issue include prevention-focused counseling and interventions, clinical and facility preparedness, and response during and after disasters. Numerous resources are available to support pediatric clinicians, caregivers, and children facing the impacts of climate-related disasters.
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