Children S Exposure Articles & Analysis
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"The development of a pediatric mode that would enable us to reduce the x-ray dose for intra-operative imaging of children was a priority for us," explained Stéphane Lavallée, Surgivisio’s president. ...
The Circuit Court concluded that “substantial evidence” supports EPA’s decision to deny this interim relief, stating that “[t]he record suggests that the risk of exposure to pesticide draft depends on a number of factors, including pesticide toxicity, the method of application, the size of pesticide droplets, and weather conditions,” ...
The EPA letter outlines steps EPA is taking to increase compliance on the part of these entities with the federal lead-based paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act. EPA’s RRP Rule is designed to prevent children’s exposure to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint ...
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its partners in Oklahoma are celebrating a significant achievement in children’s health: Since 1997, blood lead levels of children in Ottawa County and Tar Creek have drastically declined, with 0% of children in these areas showing elevated levels by 2013. ...
"It is important to continue to study lead exposure in children around the world, and to fully understand short-term and long-term behavioral changes across developmental milestones. It is well-documented that lead exposure lowers the IQ of children." Blood lead concentrations measured in more than 1,300 preschool ...
“More than half a million children in America have blood lead levels that can lead to learning disabilities and behavior problems,” said Jared Blumenfeld, EPA’s Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest. “Household paint is the main source of exposure, so it’s crucial for landlords to provide ...
The RRP program is designed to protect children and families from the risks posed by exposure to lead-based paint. Exposure to lead-based paint can cause a host of health problems in children including learning disabilities. ...
The EPA letter outlines steps EPA is taking to increase compliance on the part of these entities with the federal lead-based paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act. EPA’s RRP Rule, which became effective in April 2010, is designed to prevent children’s exposure to ...
This funding will help reduce student’s exposure to pests and pesticides in the nation’s schools, while saving money, energy and pesticide treatment costs. “Children are among the most vulnerable members of our society, and it’s EPA’s job to protect them from ...
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a conference, highlighting more than a decade of children’s research, and the impacts of creating a more sustainable and healthy environment for children. The conference, Protecting Children's Health for a Lifetime: Environmental Health Research Meets Clinical Practice and ...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week October 20-26, 2013, to raise awareness of lead poisoning in children. Approximately one million children today are affected by lead poisoning, but when you know what to look for and what to do, lead poisoning is 100% preventable. Major source of lead exposure among children is lead-based paint, including ...
Welch & Co., Inc., based in Salem, Mass., faces a penalty of $28,125 for allegedly violating a requirement designed to protect children from exposure to lead-based paint during painting and other renovation activities. ...
“Although dust mites do not bite people, their body parts and waste can cause allergic reactions and trigger asthma in sensitive individuals,” reported Jason Dobranic, Ph.D., Vice President of Microbiology and Life Sciences at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “Children’s exposure to dust mites is believed to be an important factor in ...
“Although dust mites do not bite people, their body parts and droppings can cause allergic reactions and trigger asthma in sensitive individuals. Children’s exposure to dust mites is believed to be an important factor in causing asthma in children who have not previously exhibited asthma symptoms. ...
New Hampshire Plate Glass Corp., based in Portsmouth, N.H., faces a penalty of up to $90,750 for allegedly violating requirements designed to protect children from exposure to lead-based paint during painting and other renovation activities. ...
EPA today released “America’s Children and the Environment, Third Edition,” a comprehensive compilation of information from a variety of sources on children’s health and the environment. ...
The disturbances in brain structure are consistent with the IQ deficits previously reported in the children with high exposure levels of chlorpyrifos, or CPF, suggesting a link between prenatal exposure to CPF and deficits in IQ and working memory at age 7. ...
This higher rate of intake results in greater exposure to pathogens and pollutants and makes children uniquely vulnerable to environmental toxins. In addition, children’s body systems are still developing, often compromising their ability to handle toxic substances. ...
EPA is joining forces with its federal partners to raise awareness of the dangers of poisoning, especially to children, during National Poison Prevention Week, March 18-24. In just the past year, America’s 57 poison control centers fielded 4 million calls, treating 2.4 million human poison exposures and handling 1.6 million information ...
The Environmental Protection Agency is joining forces with its federal partners to raise awareness of the dangers of poisoning, especially to children, during National Poison Prevention Week, March 18-24. In just the past year, America’s 57 poison control centers fielded 4 million calls, treating 2.4 million human poison exposures and ...