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To inform environmental health professionals about the impacts of climate change on children's health and to provide strategies for adaptation.

February 2, 2026Journal of environmental healthOpen Access

From Exposure to Action: Climate Change, Children’s Health, and the Role of Environmental Health Professionals

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RSRachel Stokes GBGina Bare MRMichelle Del Rio

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This report highlights the urgent need for coordinated action to address climate-related health risks in children, indicating significant public health implications.

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To inform environmental health professionals about the impacts of climate change on children's health and to provide strategies for adaptation.
Literature review of climate change impacts on child health
Analysis of children's physiological vulnerabilities compared to adults
Recommendations for cross-sector interventions
Identified various health effects including heat-related illnesses and respiratory issues
Described the unique vulnerabilities of children due to their developmental stages
Emphasized the need for immediate action from healthcare, education, and policy sectors

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Stokes et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980ffa4c1c9540dea81242d https://doi.org/10.70387/001c.155915

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This report highlights the urgent need for coordinated action to address climate-related health risks in children, indicating significant public health implications.

From Exposure to Action: Climate Change, Children’s Health, and the Role of Environmental Health Professionals

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From Exposure to Action: Climate Change, Children’s Health, and the Role of Environmental Health Professionals

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