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Long-Lasting Effects On Children: A Case Study

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In 1997 and 1998 there were warmer than normal temperatures. They were brought on by El Niño weather patterns. The weather patterns led to a lot of flooding in Peru. The water destroyed crops and livestock. It also cut off bridges. There is gonna be long term health impacts on children in the affected areas. Children born during or one to three years after the disaster were shorter than kids born earlier and later. It was found that exposure to severe weather events can leave long-lasting effects on

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