The Health Impacts of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Climate Change on Children

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2024: ICCC (Special Issue)

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Wali Imam Ulfat
Mati Ur Rehman Yousafzai

Abstract

Throughout the past 20 years, there have been numerous ecological, economic, and public health crises that have rocked the world, frequently exposing low levels of self-sufficiency and extreme unpreparedness on the side of both European and non-European nations. Adverse events have demonstrated their effects and direct detrimental impact mostly on the population aged 0–18 years, with important repercussions for families and communities. Generally, the most vulnerable suffer the consequences. Environmental pollution and climate change rank highly among the natural disasters that have an effect on children's health. Particularly, there has been a growing correlation between environmental pollution events and many health disorders, such as respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases, diabetes, and allergic diseases linked to elevated allergen production. Data from the literature have demonstrated the detrimental effects of chemicals on children's health, with endocrine disruptors receiving particular attention due to the potential harm they may bring to a variety of endocrine and non-endocrine systems. In order to further increase pediatricians and public health authorities' understanding of this crucial issue for the future of children's health, this brief overview examines the significant effects of environmental pollution and climate change on children's health.

Keywords

Climate, Change, Endocrine, Chemicals, Child, Health, Obesity

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Ulfat , W. I., & Yousafzai, M. U. R. (2024). The Health Impacts of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Climate Change on Children. NUIJB, 3(02), 10–13. Retrieved from https://nuijb.nu.edu.af/index.php/nuijb/article/view/145

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