Climate change affects Indigenous children's health worldwide, review of 53 studies finds

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A review of 53 studies finds that climate change is harming Indigenous children's health worldwide. Reported impacts include malnutrition, infectious diseases, mental health and cultural well-being effects, and risks before birth.

Indigenous children across the globe are experiencing significant climate-related health impacts, ranging from malnutrition and infectious diseases to effects on mental health and cultural well-being and problems before birth, according to a new study.