Authors : Dr. Venugopal Reddy Iragamreddy

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25may1268

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Abstract : Climate change poses unprecedented threats to pediatric health worldwide. This comprehensive review highlights the emerging challenges posed by climate change, examining direct and indirect impacts on children's physical, mental, and developmental health. It synthesizes current research, global health data, and policy implications to offer practical, preventive strategies for pediatricians, healthcare systems, communities, and policymakers, aiming to mitigate the negative health consequences on the most vulnerable population—children.

Keywords : Climate Change, Pediatric Health, Preventive Strategies, Environmental Health, Public Health, Child Development.

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