Pediatric Sciences Journal
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2022): (Available online 1 June 2022)

Global climate change issues, natural disasters and their impact on Indonesian children

Kurniawan Taufiq Kadafi (Disaster Task Force, Indonesian Pediatric Society)
Dimas Dwi Saputro (Disaster Task Force, Indonesian Pediatric Society)
Martinus M. Leman (Disaster Task Force, Indonesian Pediatric Society)
Aslinar (Disaster Task Force, Indonesian Pediatric Society)
Badai Buana Nasution (Disaster Task Force, Indonesian Pediatric Society)
Dimas Tri Anantyo (Disaster Task Force, Indonesian Pediatric Society)
Niken Wahyu Puspaningtyas (Disaster Task Force, Indonesian Pediatric Society)
Fathy Zuandy Pohan (Disaster Task Force, Indonesian Pediatric Society)
I Nyoman Arie Purwana (Disaster Task Force, Indonesian Pediatric Society)
Muhammad Reza (Disaster Task Force, Indonesian Pediatric Society)
Jaya Ariheryanto Effendy (Disaster Task Force, Indonesian Pediatric Society)
Yogi Prawira (Disaster Task Force, Indonesian Pediatric Society)
Piprim Basarah Yanuarso, (Disaster Task Force, Indonesian Pediatric Society)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Jun 2022

Abstract

Climate change that contributes to the destruction of the earth is one of the impacts of human behavior. One example of damage to the earth due to human behavior is global warming. One of the effects of global warming is the melting of permafrost. Melting of glaciers due to global warming will result in an isostatic rebound phenomenon, where melting glaciers will cause the weight of the earth's crust to decrease and it is easy to move and bounce, resulting in the movement of earth faults and increased activity in the magma chamber (increased seismic activity). The big impact is the occurrence of natural disasters that not only occur in parts of the world where glaciers melt but in other parts of the world far from where glaciers melt. Natural disasters that can occur are earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and landslides. Global warming will also have an impact on the emergence of disease outbreaks. Indonesia is the meeting place of three major tectonic plates in the world, namely the Eurasian plate, the Indo-Australian plate and the Pacific plate. In addition, Indonesia is also located in the Pacific ring of fire, making Indonesia an area with high volcanic activity and seismic activity. Climate change will increase the risk of disasters in Indonesia. The long experience of the Indonesian people in dealing with natural disasters that often occur should be used as a strategy to prevent and reduce the impact of disasters in the future.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

pedscij

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Public Health

Description

Pediatric Sciences Journal (PedSciJ) is published by the Medical Faculty of Brawijaya University, Indonesia, as an Open Access & Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary Journal. The aims and scope of the Journal include pediatric, neonatal healthcare, and perinatology/ The Journal aims to bridge and ...