Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety & Health Center
Environmental Health Links
Please refer to the following websites for more information on Children's Environmental Health topics
What you can do to protect children from environmental risks (EPA)
https://greenkidsdoc.wordpress.com An environmental health blog by Dr. Susan Buchanen
Lead
Lead (NIEHS)
How to check your home and protect your family (EPA)
Lead Poisoning (NIH)
Tips on Prevention (CDC)
Mold
Mold (NIEHS)
Facts about mold and dampness (CDC)
A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home (EPA)
Pesticides
Pesticides (NIEHS)
Using Pesticides Safely (EPA)
Human Health and Pesticides (EPA)
Mercury
Mercury (NIEHS)
Mercury and Your Health (CDC)
Medical management guidelines for mercury (CDC)
Mercury in Fish and Shell Fish (FDA)
Asthma
Asthma (NIEHS)
Asthma (CDC)
What is Asthma? (EPA)
Plasticizers
Endocrine Disrupters (NIEHS)
Basic info on BPA (scroll down) (NIEHS)
Healthy Homes
Tips for a Healthy Home (CDC)
Protecting Children from Environmental Hazards (EPA)
Healthy Homes Inspection Manual (CDC)
American Lung Association Home Environment Assessment (ALA)
VOC’s
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