Hazardous Waste Sites and Children's Health Risks

An estimated 3-4 million American children live within one mile of at least one hazardous waste site. However, children are not simply small adults! Children who live near waste sites often have greater exposures and greater potential for health problems. Their health risks need special emphasis.

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ATSDR's Child Health Programs

Medical Questions and Referrals

Request Inventory of Child Health Activities--1998 Emphasis on Child Health Pediatric Toxicology References Children Living Near Hazardous Sites Cancer and Other Health Conditions Health Promotion and Education Girl Scout Badges Setting Priorities

ATSDR's Child Health Partners

Child Health Workgroup Reports: Promoting Children's Health 1998-1999 Progress Report with Foreword by Dr. Jeffrey P. Koplan and Child Health Guidelines for Toxicological Profiles Healthy Children--Toxic Environments Original 1997 Report

More COOL Sites

Children's Health Insurance Program: Insure Kids Now! Household Detective for Toxics Child Health Champion Communities (EPA) The President's Environmental Youth Awards

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