Chronic diseases in children, including cancers and neurodevelopmental disorders, are significantly increasing due to environmental pollution and exposure to synthetic chemicals. A recent NEJM study indicates that the production of chemicals has soared since 1950, with few being tested for safety. Current regulations provide minimal oversight, leaving children, who are particularly vulnerable to these chemicals, at risk. Reforming regulations is critical to protect children's health against the rising tide of chronic noncommunicable diseases linked to environmental factors.
While individual actions like avoiding plastics help, major regulatory reform is needed to address the growing impact of synthetic chemicals on children's health.
Children are uniquely vulnerable to chemical exposure due to their developing bodies and higher exposure rates, with effects often appearing years after initial exposure.
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