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Children's Health and the Peril of Climate Change

by Frederica P. Perera

Book Details

Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:2022
Pages:249
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:4-8

About This Book

Children's Health and the Peril of Climate Change exposes the twin threats of climate change and air pollution on children's health and plans a roadmap to a brighter future with tangible solutions for governments, businesses, and individuals today.

Our Review

This timely and sobering examination reveals how climate change and air pollution create a dual crisis for children's developing bodies, with clear explanations of how environmental threats translate into asthma, developmental delays, and other health conditions. Dr. Perera presents compelling scientific evidence about the disproportionate impact on young people while mapping the interconnected pathways from fossil fuels to children's hospital visits, making complex environmental health concepts accessible to concerned parents and caregivers.

What distinguishes this work is its actionable framework that moves beyond diagnosis to deliver concrete solutions for families, communities, and policymakers seeking to safeguard children's wellbeing. The book empowers readers with practical strategies to reduce exposure to environmental hazards while advocating for systemic change, ultimately serving as both an urgent warning and a hopeful guide for protecting the most vulnerable among us from our changing planet.

Themes

Medical

Subjects

Medical