Environmental Factors Affecting Neonatal Health: Addressing Pollution, Climate Change, and Other Risk

Authors

  • Saloni Sajid Maner 4th course student, Department of Environmental Hygiene, International Faculty of medicine, Tashkent Medical Academy, Uzbekistan
  • Arshaan Asif Shaikh 3rd course student, Department of Environmental Hygiene, International Faculty of medicine, Tashkent Medical Academy, Uzbekistan

Abstract

Neonatal health is profoundly affected by environmental factors, including pollution, population, growth, climate change, and associated risks. Pollution from industrial activities, emissions and agricultural practices introduces harmful pollutants like PM, NO2, SO2 and heavy metal, leading to adverse unit outcomes such as low birthweight and respiratory disorders. Rapid population growth, and urbanisation exacerbate pollution levels, and impact maternal and neonatal health. Climate change contributes to heat related illnesses and exacerbates air pollution, further compromising neonatal health.

Environmental risks associated with climate change, such as natural disasters and food and security indirectly affect neonatal health.

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Published

2024-05-01

How to Cite

Maner, S. S., & Shaikh, A. A. (2024). Environmental Factors Affecting Neonatal Health: Addressing Pollution, Climate Change, and Other Risk. International Journal of Pediatrics and Genetics, 2(3), 16–19. Retrieved from https://medicaljournals.eu/index.php/IJPG/article/view/257

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): International Journal of Pediatrics and Genetics

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Articles