Children's' Health Issues
- Toxic Toys? Electronics
- Conscientious Computing
- The ABC's of Healthy Schools - PDF
- Poisoned Schools: Invisible Threats, Visible Actions
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What Breeds Between the Walls: Allergens and Asthma Triggers
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New Study: PCBs and Dioxins May Cause Gender Differences in Children's Play. October 9, 2002
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Canadian Agency Bans Some Common Insect Repellent Products, While Duke Scientist Shows Neurological Effects.
May 24, 2002. Recent studies on lab animals show that DEET may affect the brain, which could have serious consequences for children.
May 24, 2002. Recent studies on lab animals show that DEET may affect the brain, which could have serious consequences for children.
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What are the health risks of DEET and how are children exposed? Find out by reading the DEET chemical profile..
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How to Keep Your Children Lead-free
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Polymer Clays Don't Make Good Models for Children
- The Art & Creative Materials Institute certifies art products for safety.
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URBAN CHILDREN ARE EXPOSED TO HIGH LEVELS OF PESTICIDES IN SCHOOLS, PARKS AND HOUSING PROJECTS.
August 28, 2002 Is it happening here in Australia??
August 28, 2002 Is it happening here in Australia??
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HEALTHY SCHOOL RESOURCES
Schools, like any other building, can suffer from poor indoor air quality.
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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Environmental Exposures
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Autism and Environmental Exposures
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Finding Safer Art Supplies
Don't forget to read labels. Many art supplies contain hazardous ingredients,
such as solvents, heavy metals and other toxins. Avoid products that have the words 'Warning', 'Caution' or
'Danger' on the label.
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ANTIBACTERIALS AND DISINFECTANTS: DO YOUR SCHOOL-BOUND KIDS NEED THEM?
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For tips on avoiding automobile and bus exhaust and how to campaign for greener school buses
- Contaminated soil poses a great risk to children, because they like to
play in dirt and even put it in their mouths. Dangerous substances, such
as lead, mercury and arsenic, are deposited in soil from a variety of
sources: industrial pollution of air and water, agricultural pesticide,
leaded gasoline exhaust, lead paint and chemically treated woods, even
landfills. Sometimes, homes are built on former industrial facilities or
waste sites.
--> To learn more about soil contamination.
--> For tips on minimizing exposure to soil contaminants.
- PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY INSECT REPELLENT, NATURAL OR OTHERWISE, ON
CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN TWO YEARS OF AGE.
- Toy Story
- Many kids are allergic to peanuts when I started researching vaccines. I think I found the answer.
Peanut oil is also used as an adjuvant in vaccines.
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