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How Climate Change Amplifies Sexual and Reproductive Health Risks for Young Adolescents in Kenya
- A study on the impact of climate change on young adolescents in Kenya, particularly girls aged 10 to 14, reveals heightened vulnerability to adverse sexual and reproductive health outcomes.
- The research conducted in climatically vulnerable regions in Kenya highlights the intersection of climate, social inequities, and public health emergencies.
- Extreme weather events exacerbate challenges faced by young adolescents, leading to risks such as school dropout, gender-based violence, and early pregnancy.
- Food insecurity due to climate-induced disruptions like droughts and floods forces adolescents, especially girls, into difficult choices such as leaving school for income or transactional sex.
- Water scarcity and lack of sanitation facilities expose young girls to safety risks and menstrual challenges, affecting their education and health.
- Climate-related vulnerabilities intensify sexual and reproductive health risks, leading to increased exploitation, homelessness, and transactional sex for survival.
- The study emphasizes the need for climate-informed, gender-transformative interventions that address root causes of insecurity and promote resilience among adolescents.
- Efforts to bridge disciplinary silos and integrate environmental justice with adolescent health priorities are crucial in preventing adverse outcomes and promoting well-being.
- Addressing climate change impacts on adolescent health requires systemic changes and transformative interventions to safeguard their futures.
- This research contributes to a broader understanding of climate change's human impacts and provides a roadmap for inclusive and sustainable health policies in the face of environmental uncertainty.
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