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19-02-2024 | Climate Change | Commentary

That’s GROSS! Practical steps towards sustainability in pediatric radiology

Authors: Helen H. R. Kim, Jessica R. Leschied, Neil Lall, Hansel J. Otero, Nadja Kadom

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 6/2024

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Climate change refers to the increase in temperatures and its adverse impacts on the Earth’s ecosystem [1]. Climate change poses threats to human health and disproportionately affects the most vulnerable populations, including children [2], who will face these amplifying consequences for decades to come. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 80% of disease burden attributed to climate change affects children under 5 years, encompassing heat-related illnesses, infectious diseases, psychological distress, and more [3]. …

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Title: That’s GROSS! Practical steps towards sustainability in pediatric radiology
Authors: Helen H. R. Kim
Jessica R. Leschied
Neil Lall
Hansel J. Otero
Nadja Kadom
Publication date: 19-02-2024
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Climate Change
Pediatric Radiology
Pediatric Radiology
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 6/2024
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-024-05878-9

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