A narrative review of the current available literature on the intersection between the climate crisis and paediatric surgical care
Topic overview
This narrative review examines the limited research on climate change's impact on pediatric surgical care, identifying only seven relevant articles published after 2020. The authors find current literature focuses primarily on quantifying environmental impact rather than addressing climate justice and health inequities, advocating for a syndemic approach that considers the interconnected pathways between climate crisis, healthcare systems, and disparities in pediatric surgical outcomes.
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- Only 7 of 151 articles addressed climate change and pediatric surgery, indicating a critical research gap in this intersection.
- Current research focuses on quantifying environmental impact rather than addressing climate justice and health equity disparities.
- Climate crisis creates a vicious cycle by exacerbating existing health inequities in pediatric surgical populations.
- A syndemic model approach is needed to address interconnections between climate, health inequities, and surgical care systems.
- All identified literature was published after 2020, suggesting this is an emerging field requiring urgent research attention.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. A narrative review of the current available literature on the intersection between the climate crisis and paediatric surgical care. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-11-23. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9449?via_space=staycurrentmd
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