Role of the School Nurse in Addressing Climate-Associated Illnesses of School-Age Children

Oerther, Sarah

doi:10.1177/1942602x231190409

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“…Nurses should also be able to identify health conditions that are directly or indirectly related to climate change and to anticipate the environmental conditions that make children more susceptible to adverse effects (Oerther 2023). School nurses have an important role in supporting the care of children who have developed climate change-associated health conditions, for example asthma or allergic conditions that have been triggered by environmental factors.…”

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

Squires,

Whiting,

Petty

2024

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The Role of the School Nurse in Addressing Climate-Associated Illnesses: Air Quality

Oerther,

Manspeaker

2023

NASN School Nurse

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Climate change is having an unprecedented influence on human health. Children’s allergies and respiratory problems are increasing because of rising pollen levels and air pollution. School nurses are well positioned to prevent and treat allergies, asthma, and other respiratory conditions. Due to their consistent presence with the school setting, nurses can promote health, wellness, and academic productivity by addressing poor indoor and outdoor air quality. The purpose of this article is to increase understanding of how air quality affects the health of school-age children and to provide school nurses with primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies for ensuring clean and healthy learning environments. This is the second in a series of articles aimed at raising awareness among school nurses about climate-associated illnesses and equipping them with the resources they need to protect students’ health.

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The Role of the School Nurse in Addressing Climate-Associated Illnesses: Water

Oerther,

Oerther

2023

NASN School Nurse

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Climate change is having an unprecedented influence on human health. For example, increased frequency of storms with excessive precipitation may contribute to flooding, which contributes to increased water-related dermatological, gastrointestinal, and respiratory illnesses. Some of these water-related illnesses, which can be transmitted via recreational waterborne pathways, may be seen in school-age children. The purpose of this article is to raise awareness of the impact some recreational water-related illnesses have on school-age children’s health and to provide school nurses with information on the signs and symptoms of these illnesses as well as prevention tips nurses may wish to share with parents. This is the third article in a series meant to inform school nurses about illnesses linked to local changes in weather that may be arising from global changes in climate and provide them with the tools they need to safeguard children’s health.

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Role of the School Nurse in Addressing Climate-Associated Illnesses of School-Age Children

Cited by 4 publications

References 8 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

The Role of the School Nurse in Addressing Climate-Associated Illnesses: Air Quality

The Role of the School Nurse in Addressing Climate-Associated Illnesses: Water

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