General Information About Children’s
Environmental Health Issues

Below you will find links to resources with general information on
children's environmental health issues.

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Environmental Health Perspectives Children’s Health Resources
http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/children/

US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
Children's Health Protection homepage: http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/homepage.htm

US EPA: “Live, Learn, Play —
Tune Into Your Health and Environment”
This is an activity book for children ages 8 to 15, complete with games, puzzles and lots of information about children’s environmental health, and an original rap song about environmental health. This is a great tool for community groups, schools and others interested in teaching children about their health and environment. You can order it for free at
http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/tips.htm

US EPA: “Protect our Children, Protect our Future”
A good overview of environmental health issues of concern and a comprehensive list of resources for parents. This brochure introduces the reader to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to protect children’s environmental health. http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/tips.htm

US EPA: Search by where children live, learn and play http://yosemite.epa.gov/ochp/ochpweb.nsf/content/tips.htm

US EPA: Children’s Health Resources
www.epa.gov/children

Check the links below to read more about children's environmental health
Overview of Children's Environmental Health
Tips to Protect Children from Environmental Risks
Information on Specific Health Exposures and Health Effects
Organizations with Interest in Children's Environmental Health
Resources for Community Outreach and Education
Online Tutorials and Presentations
Research on Children’s Environmental Health
Other Resources

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