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We provide useful information about environmental exposures and related health effects. Visit http://epht.health.utah.gov

The Utah Environmental Public Health Tracking Network provides useful information about environmental exposures and related health effects. This information comes from a nationwide network, run by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), that displays health data and environmental data in one place. In Utah, this information is housed on IBIS-PH, or the Indicator Based Information Sys

tem for Public Health, and contains Utah-specific environmental and health data for the public to learn more about where they live, work and play.

08/05/2025

Want to improve your pickleball game by adding weighted tape to your paddle? Choose lead-free tungsten tape.

Many pickleball players add weighted tape to their pickleball paddles for increased balance, power, sweet spot, and stability. If you choose to add weighted tape to your pickleball paddle, be careful to avoid lead tape.

Lead is toxic and can be especially harmful to young children. Even small amounts of lead can affect their brain development, learning, and behavior.

07/29/2025

This recall involves SPPTTY kids bicycles. The bicycles were sold online at Walmart.com from August 2024 through December 2024 for about $85.

Multiple components of the children’s bicycles contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard to children. In addition, the black paint on the bicycle pumps contains lead that exceeds the federal lead paint ban.

Lead is toxic to young children and can cause various health issues.

The bicycles are pink with brown seat covers, brown handlebars, brown pedals, and brown baskets. They were sold in 14-inch and 18-inch sizes. The brand “SPPTTY” and “New Sport Bike” are printed on the downtube.

Stop using the recalled children’s bicycles immediately and contact Shenzhen Yihuachuang Technology for a full refund. To receive a refund, dismantle the bicycle, take a photo, and send the photo by email to lishkjie@163.com. After submitting the photo, dispose of the recalled bike.

You can read more about this recall at epi.utah.gov/lead-news-and-recalls.

07/23/2025

Radiation can naturally come from the sun through ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV radiation is a form of non-ionizing radiation that is emitted by the sun and artificial sources, such as tanning beds. The beneficial effects of UV radiation include the production of a vital nutrient, vitamin D; however, overexposure may present risks. Sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer are all risks from overexposure. Keeping you and others protected from UV radiation is an important, year-round responsibility.
Learn more at: https://ibis.utah.gov/epht-view/topic/Cancer.html

06/13/2025

Your pets are important members of your family, so they need to be included in your family’s emergency plan. Just as you do with your family’s emergency supply kit, think first about the basics for their survival, such as food and water. Have two kits, one larger kit if you need to shelter in place and one lightweight version in case you need to evacuate. Review your kits regularly to make sure their contents, especially foods and medicines, are fresh.
Always bring your pets indoors at the first sign or warning of a storm. For more information about how to prepare your pets, visit Ready.gov/pets.

05/14/2025

Around 11% of Utah adults and 7% of Utah children have asthma. People who have asthma have more sensitive airways, meaning their airways react to certain triggers like the common cold, cigarette smoke, and exercise more intensely than people who do not have asthma. It’s important to learn how to control your asthma so you can live an active, fulfilling life.

Learn more about asthma triggers: https://www.epa.gov/asthma/asthma-triggers-gain-control

For a personalized asthma action plan go here:https://asthma.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Asthma-AP-4-29-24.pdf

05/06/2025

May 6 is World Asthma Day. Asthma is a chronic disease that affects your lungs. Things like pets, pests, air quality, to***co smoke, and physical activity can cause a person with asthma to experience wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing. You can take medicine and avoid triggers that can cause an asthma attack to help control it.

To learn more about asthma control visit https://asthma.utah.gov/ and to learn more about triggers visit https://www.epa.gov/asthma/asthma-triggers-gain-control.

Explore Utah asthma data: https://ibis.utah.gov/epht-view/topic/Asthma.html

05/02/2025

Join Wasatch Community Gardens and the Utah Department of Health and Human Services soilSHOP program to get your garden soil tested for lead, and receive same-day results on contamination levels. We will also provide one-on-one consultation with a health educator to help you understand your results, how to reduce exposure to contaminated soil, and discover safe gardening practices to protect your health.

Find out more here: https://wasatchgardens.org/news-and-events/calendar/413
Learn more about how lead affects your health: https://ibis.utah.gov/epht-view/topic/ChildhoodBloodLead.html

04/22/2025

Did you know there was no such thing as the Environmental Protection Agency before 1970? We can thank Senator Ga***rd Nelson for creating Earth Day as a way to bring national attention to protecting our environment and creating a new federal agency to tackle environmental issue. What will you do to celebrate Earth Day?

03/18/2025

During National Poison Prevention Week, it's important to understand the different forms of environmental contaminants like lead, other heavy metals, carbon monoxide, and food borne pathogens that can lead to poisoning.When you understand these environmental exposures you can help prevent you and your loved ones from being poisoned.

Learn more about these health topics: ibis.utah.gov/epht-view/

03/09/2025

Join Tracking this International Women’s Day (IWD) to celebrate Utah’s own Martha Hughes Cannon and her contributions to public health and beyond! IWD is observed every year on March 8 to celebrate the achievements of women across many different sectors like political, social, cultural, and economic domains.

Learn more about Martha Hughes Cannon and other influential Utah women here: https://utahwomenshistory.org/
Explore maternal and other women's health data at: ibis.utah.gov/epht-view/

02/20/2025

Why track cancer data? Tracking cancer in a standard way over time can help us:
● understand the distribution of cancer by place and time
● understand the cancer burden for a specific geographical area and by population subgroup
● further develop linkage studies to evaluate environmental impacts on cancer
● target activities for cancer prevention where help is needed
● help provide resources and services for affected populations
Explore Utah cancer data at https://ibis.utah.gov/epht-view/

02/12/2025

Lola loves to learn about heart health! Be like Lola and go to https://ibis.utah.gov/epht-view/ to learn about heart attacks in Utah, and other environmental health topics!

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