Climate change and its implications for developing brains – In utero to youth: A scoping review

Kidd, Sean A.; Gong, Jessica; Massazza, Alessandro; Bezgrebelna, Mariya; Zhang, Yali; Hajat, Shakoor

doi:10.1016/j.joclim.2023.100258

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“…There is a growing body of research on the adverse effects of climate change on children's development (Helldén et al 2023), with evidence suggesting that such effects can begin in the prenatal period (Kidd et al 2023). A scoping review by Kidd et al (2023) concluded that changing climate patterns and extreme weather events have significant and wide-ranging consequences for developing human brains through direct causes, such as hyperthermia, and indirect causes, such as vectorborne diseases or malnutrition. Any interference with brain development in the prenatal period can have significant implications throughout the subsequent child developmental stages and into adulthood.…”

Section: Effects Of Climate Change On Child Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effects of climate change on the health of children and young people

Squires,

Whiting,

Petty

2024

Nursing Standard

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The effects of climate change, such as air pollution and extreme heat events, can adversely affect the physical and mental health of children and young people at all ages. This article explores the effects of climate change on children and young people's development and explains the effects of air pollution and heatwaves on their health. The article also discusses how children and young people are knowledgeable and concerned about the effects of climate change and can offer new perspectives on addressing these effects. Finally, the authors consider the role of nurses in raising awareness of the adverse effects of climate change on children's health, incorporating climate change in their practice and promoting opportunities for children's involvement in healthcare decision-making, strategies and policy development.

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Section: Effects Of Climate Change On Child Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effects of climate change on the health of children and young people

Squires,

Whiting,

Petty

2024

Nursing Standard

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“…There are various factors that can influence the susceptibility of a developing fetus to developmental toxicants: 1. Stage of development: Different organs and systems develop at different stages during pregnancy, and are more vulnerable during certain critical windows of development (Kidd et al, 2023). For example, the central nervous system is most vulnerable to environmental toxicants during the first trimester; 2.…”

Section: Developmental Toxicology Biomarkersmentioning

confidence: 99%

A perspective on molecular and cellular biology-based developmental toxicology biomarkers

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GHOSH

et al. 2023

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The process of development is intricate and couple-dependent phenomenon. Accordingly, the study of molecular and cellular biology-based developmental toxicology biomarkers increasingly is becoming an important part of risk assessment and management of chemicals for detection of health outcomes and/or biological endpoint like cytotoxicity, cell death, etc. Since, the evolution of developmental toxicology field a number of tools/markers have been developed or addressed to deal with developmental outcomes, which can ultimately be used for the development of adverse outcome pathways (AOPs) of developmental toxicants. As a result, this paper provides an overview of the current state of developmental toxicology biomarkers and describes the strategies used in the selection and evaluation of such biomarkers in the context of developmental toxicity studies. Here, we discuss about the biological markers that are directly linked to developmental toxicity with respect to future revolutionary perspectives. Additionally, this chapter will address different associated outcomes of developmental exposure by intriguing advance techniques. The discussion focuses on the challenges associated with the development of biomarkers for developmental toxicity and highlights some of the recent advances in this area. Finally, the chapter concludes with a brief discussion of the future prospects for the use of molecular and cellular biology-based developmental toxicity biomarkers. Hope the present state of the art will provide a succinct summary of recent developments of biomarkers of developmental toxicology.

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“…After a child is born, they can experience climate change directly, although maternal stress due to environmental conditions continues to have an impact, primarily by negatively affecting mothers' behavior, warmth, responsiveness, and availability. The first year of life is crucial to cognitive, emotional, and social development (Vergunst & Berry, 2022); direct or indirect experiences of climate change, such as stress, food insecurity, or disease, may have profound impacts (Kidd et al, 2023). A key developmental priority of infants is to form a sense of stability and security that will influence their future trajectory, and an unstable environment can threaten this important foundation (Erikson, 1950;Morgan, 2010).…”

Section: Impacts Prenatal Impacts Of Climate Change and Impacts On In...mentioning

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Mental Health and Our Changing Climate: Children and Youth Report 2023

Clayton,

Manning,

Hill

et al. 2023

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The American Psychological Association and ecoAmerica are pleased to offer this report, bringing forward recent and respected research on the impacts of climate change on children and youth, and guidance for response. This is a follow-on to our 2021 report, Mental Health and Our Changing Climate: Impacts, Inequities, Responses. Since that report appeared, concerns about the mental health impacts of climate change have grown among scientists, health professionals, policymakers, and the public, and the effects on children and youth are more pronounced.Research on youth, climate, and mental health has accelerated, and many new findings have emerged. With this report, we aim to provide readers with information and guidance to understand and support children and youth, and take effective action. Indeed, now is the time to act. Climate change is a crisis, particularly for children and youth, who are among the most vulnerable. Recent studies confirm that our society must prepare for the increasing impacts of climate change on health and well-being, and move rapidly toward reducing the pollution that is causing our climate to change, prioritizing justice and equity throughout. Most Americans agree that we have a moral obligation to ensure a safe and healthy climate for children and future generations. We have the science to inform this work and the shared desire to move it forward. Nations, governments at all levels, organizations, communities, and individuals need to act today.We thank the authors of the report and the many scientists, practitioners, advocates, and other professionals who contributed to the work presented here. Please join us in taking action to overcome the climate crisis, support children and youth, and ensure a future in which they can thrive.

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Climate change and its implications for developing brains – In utero to youth: A scoping review

Cited by 4 publications

References 68 publications

Effects of climate change on the health of children and young people

Effects of climate change on the health of children and young people

A perspective on molecular and cellular biology-based developmental toxicology biomarkers

Mental Health and Our Changing Climate: Children and Youth Report 2023

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