Ensuring Healthy Environment for Children and the Role of Primary Healthcare System: A Review

Environmental risks disproportionately affect children, with an estimated 26% of deaths amongst children under five attributed to these factors. The article highlights the significant impact of air pollution, inadequate WASH infrastructure and climate change on child health outcomes. The review disc...

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Main Authors: Chandrakant Lahariya, S. S. V. Prasad, Venkatesh Karthikeyan, Khadeeja Nasreen, Naveen H. Thacker
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-07-01
Series:Preventive Medicine: Research & Reviews
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/PMRR.PMRR_51_24
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description Environmental risks disproportionately affect children, with an estimated 26% of deaths amongst children under five attributed to these factors. The article highlights the significant impact of air pollution, inadequate WASH infrastructure and climate change on child health outcomes. The review discusses various initiatives and programs, including the National Clean Air Programme and global WASH efforts, aimed at mitigating environmental health risks. It emphasizes the importance of integrating preventive strategies and environmental sustainability into primary healthcare to improve child health outcomes. This article underscores, the need for coordinated action across multiple sectors, sustainable funding mechanisms and community empowerment to secure a healthier future for children in low- and middle-income countries.
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