ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE INCREASE IN CHRONIC RHEUMATIC DISEASES IN CHILDREN

Kuldashev Sardor Furkatovich, Alpykarov Bakhodir Khudayberdiyevich and Umarova Khadicha Abdullayevna

GREEN ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT, 2025, vol. 3, issue 12

Abstract: This article examines the role of environmental factors in the rising incidence of chronic rheumatic diseases (CRD)in children, including juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and juvenile dermatomyositis(JDM). The primary objective is to identify key environmental factors (air pollution, climate change, infections, tobaccoexposure, and others) that affect children’s immune systems and to propose practical measures for their mitigation in thecontext of Uzbekistan. A systematic literature review and available epidemiological data were analyzed. Results indicatethat air pollution (PM2.5, NO2), climate change, early-life infections, and maternal smoking significantly increase diseaserisk. In Uzbekistan, elevated pollution levels in Tashkent, Fergana Valley, and Navoi regions, combined with climateextremes, may further intensify this trend. In conclusion, environmental monitoring, infection prevention, and maternalhealth improvement are essential to reduce the incidence of CRD. This analysis provides a foundation for future researchand underscores the importance of environmental protection for children’s health in Uzbekistan

Keywords: pediatric rheumatic diseases; environmental factors; air pollution; climate change; infections; tobacco exposure; Uzbekistan; prevention. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18061022

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