Mid-America Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit

16/05/2022

Exposure to mold can have adverse health effects on children, including worsening symptoms of Asthma. If you want to know more about the effects and sources of mold exposure head over to https://bit.ly/3MOTd82

28/02/2022

What air pollutants are regulated by the US government? Learn more here https://www.epa.gov/criteria-air-pollutants/naaqs-table

NAAQS Table

25/02/2022

See what your local air quality conditions are in realtime https://airnow.gov/

AirNow is your one-stop source for air quality data. Our recently redesigned site highlights air quality in your local area first, while still providing air quality information at state, national, and world views.

23/02/2022

Learn how air pollution affects public health across the lifespan https://envhealthcenters.usc.edu/infographics/infographic-living-near-busy-roads-or-traffic-pollution via

21/02/2022

Wondering when to exercise when there is pollution? Check out this interview with Ed Avol of https://envhealthcenters.usc.edu/2016/07/ed-avol-interviewed-is-it-better-to-cycle-or-drive-a-car-in-polluted-air.html

SCEHSC professor and pollution exposure expert Ed Avol was recently interviewed on KPCC, Southern California Public Radio. Avol and other researchers in the Environmental Health Centers based at USC are often called upon to answer questions regarding health and exercise. In this interview with Avol,...

17/02/2022

Researchers from the Children's Health and study at UC Berkeley and Stanford study how traffic pollution affects children before birth. Learn more about their research here https://www.chapssjv.org/?fbclid=IwAR3vbgJmi4_LvICkJyFpUP_Sbb8Tz04vKWkcUoHVoO-dm6G3Hsk1Dl3GWPI

The Children’s Health & Air Pollution Study (CHAPS) strives to understand and reduce the risks of air pollution exposure to children’s health in the San Joaquin Valley of California.

15/02/2022

During the month of February will focus on health effects of . Kids are exposed to more air pollution than adults because they have higher breathing rates, are more active, and spend more time outdoors.

11/02/2022

Chronic low level exposure to may have an even greater effect on IQ than a single instance of high level lead exposure.Learn more https://bit.ly/2yNAes8

09/02/2022

Dust from old paint is a source of exposure. If your home was built before 1978, regularly check for chipping, peeling, or deteriorating paint and address issues. Follow the link for all the Do's and Don'ts
https://www.childrensmercy.org/siteassets/media-documents-for-depts-section/departments/pharmacology-and-toxicology/indoor-lead-exposure.pdf

07/02/2022

Research shows that there is no safe level of lead exposure for children, and the most important step that parents, doctors, and others can take is to prevent lead exposure before it occurs.Learn more https://bit.ly/2yNAes8

04/02/2022

Learn about how health is affected by being exposed to through this inforgraphic by https://envhealthcenters.usc.edu/infographics/infographic-the-health-effects-of-being-exposed-to-arsenic

Arsenic is a naturally occurring substance in the environment and exposure to this element can be found in many different places, such as volcanoes and groundwater. Human exposure to elevated levels can be found through the consumption of food, water, and air. Arsenic is especially prevalent from ma...

02/02/2022

Limit arsenic exposure by eating more whole foods, eating a variety of foods and avoiding packaged snacks https://www.dartmouth.edu/~arsenicandyou/health/children.html

31/01/2022

has found that Infants prenatally exposed to arsenic were at higher risk for respiratory infection and wheezing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23769261

Arsenic (As), a ubiquitous environmental toxicant, has recently been linked to disrupted immune function and enhanced infection susceptibility in highly exposed populations. In drinking water, as levels above the EPA maximum contaminant level occur in our US study area and are a particular health co...

26/01/2022

Rice-based products can be high in arsenic and are often introduced into a child’s diet during infancy. Kids have less varied diets; they may have up to 2 to 3 times higher arsenic exposure from food than adults.

30/12/2021

Carbon Monoxide is a deadly gas that cannot be seen or smelled. There are ways to eradicate this problem in homes. Learn more about the sources, health effects, and steps to reduce exposure on the EPA website: https://bit.ly/2SgQGNp

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, practically odorless, and tasteless gas or liquid. It results from incomplete oxidation of carbon in combustion.

29/12/2021

Mold can trigger attacks in children with asthma. The key to mold control is moisture control. Learn what you can do to prevent mold growth or clean up mold in your home, including information on testing, flooding, and mold growth. To learn more about mold and how it may affect children’s’ health, please check out the EPA website to learn more: https://bit.ly/3w16pP7

Molds have the potential to cause health problems. Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions) and irritants. Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

27/12/2021

Lead in Tap Water & Household Plumbing: Parent FAQs
https://healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/Lead-in-Tap-Water-Household-Plumbing.aspx #.YYrkx7AyQio.twitter

​The greatest risk from lead is to infants, young children, and pregnant women. Learn more about the connection between lead, tap water, and household plumbing.