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Joining forces for children's health

K S Brown

    Environmental Health Perspectives
    |January 10, 1998
    PubMed
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    Children face greater exposure to environmental toxins. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is funding research centers to study how these pollutants affect children's developing bodies and health.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Health
    • Pediatric Toxicology
    • Public Health Research

    Background:

    • Children are disproportionately exposed to environmental pollutants compared to adults.
    • Children's developing bodies may be more susceptible to the adverse effects of toxins.
    • Understanding the specific impacts of hazardous agents on children's health is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effects of various hazardous environmental agents on children's health.
    • To establish dedicated research centers focused on children's environmental health.
    • To bridge the gap between research findings and public health applications.

    Main Methods:

    • Joint funding initiative by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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  • Establishment of up to six Centers for Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research.
  • Collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for public health implementation.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant investment of $10 million allocated for the research centers.
    • Creation of a collaborative network to advance the study of pediatric environmental health.
    • Foundation laid for translating research into actionable public health strategies.

    Conclusions:

    • The NIEHS and EPA are prioritizing research into children's environmental health.
    • Dedicated research centers will enhance understanding of pollutant impacts on children.
    • Future application of research findings by the CDC aims to improve child health outcomes.