Category: Challenges
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lead exposure
Exposure to lead can seriously harm a child’s health, including damage to the brain and nervous system, slowed growth and development, learning
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air pollution
If your child breathes in high levels of air pollution over a long period of time, they might be at risk of: their lungs not working as well as they grow […]
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poor quality housing
Poor living conditions can also prevent children from engaging in playful and social activities, which are beneficial to their cognitive, social, and emotional well-being.
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climate change
Climate change threatens the ability of families and communities to provide safe housing, nutritious food, high-quality medical care and learning opportunities