Childhood Environmental Health

Exposure to secondhand smoke, high levels of indoor humidity, and proximity to major highways are all well-established environmental risk factors associated with childhood asthma.

Lead-based paint, contaminated soil, and lead-glazed pottery are all potential sources of lead exposure in children.

Exposure to high levels of air pollution in children has been linked to an increased risk of respiratory infections, reduced lung function, neurodevelopmental impairment, and other adverse health effects.

The American Heart Association recommends that children limit their intake of added sugar to no more than 6 teaspoons per day.

Lack of access to healthy food, high levels of screen time, and exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals are all environmental risk factors that have been linked to childhood obesity.

Eating fish contaminated with mercury is the primary source of mercury exposure in children.

Exposure to high levels of secondhand smoke in children has been linked to an increased risk of respiratory infections, reduced lung function, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and other adverse health effects.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children and adolescents get at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day.

Exposure to ionizing radiation, exposure to certain chemicals, and exposure to secondhand smoke are all environmental risk factors that have been linked to childhood cancer.

Fluoridated drinking water, toothpaste, and fluoride supplements are all sources of fluoride exposure in children.

Exposure to high levels of lead in children has been linked to neurodevelopmental impairment, reduced intelligence, behavioral problems, and other adverse health effects.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children eat 2 cups of fruits and 2 cups of vegetables per day.

Exposure to ionizing radiation, exposure to certain chemicals, and exposure to secondhand smoke are all environmental risk factors that have been linked to childhood leukemia.

Contaminated drinking water, food contaminated with arsenic, and exposure to arsenic-containing products are all potential sources of arsenic exposure in children.

Exposure to high levels of air pollution in children has been linked to an increased risk of respiratory infections, reduced lung function, neurodevelopmental impairment, and other adverse health effects.