Children are highly vulnerable to health risks of a changing climate
Monday, August 6, 2018 - 16:10
in Psychology & Sociology
Children and adolescents are more vulnerable to climate-related disasters because of their anatomic, cognitive, immunologic, and psychologic differences compared to adults. Researchers set out some specific challenges associated with the impacts of climate change on the world's 2.3 billion children and suggest ways to address their under-prioritized needs.