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Mix of Stress and Air Pollution May Lead to Cognitive Difficulties in ChildrenJanuary 15, 2020
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Moms’ Obesity in Pregnancy Is Linked to Lag in Sons’ Development and IQDecember 23, 2019Article -
Plasticizers May Contribute to Motor Control Problems in GirlsJanuary 6, 2020
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Study Highlights High Cost of Fossil Fuel Pollution on Children’s HealthDecember 12, 2019
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AsthmaAsthma is a chronic disease of the airways that causes difficulty breathing, and occurs most commonly in people who become sensitized to certain allergens in our environment. People with asthma react to different triggers.
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What You Can Do About AsthmaWhat You Can Do:
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Controlling bugs and pests in your home
Not smoking while pregnant or smoking in the home or car
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What We Know About AsthmaKey findings from Center research of more than 700 pregnant women and their babies living in Northern Manhattan and the South Bronx:
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ObesityThe U.S. has seen child obesity rates rise significantly over the last two decades, with low-income and racial/ethnic minority children particularly affected. Even at very young ages, many inner-city children show elevated rates of overweight and obesity.
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Secondhand SmokeIt has been well documented that exposure to secondhand smoke is extremely unhealthful. Secondhand smoke gets into the air when tobacco products are burned in cigarettes, cigars, and pipes. Secondhand smoke — also known as environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) — contains thousands of toxic chemicals, many of which are known to cause cancer. A U.S.
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Polybrominated Biphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are widely used flame-retardant compounds that are applied to a broad array of textiles and consumer products, including mattresses, upholstery, carpeting, building materials, and electronic equipment. Because the compounds are additive rather than chemically bound to the products, they can be released into the environment.
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PhthalatesPhthalates are a group of chemicals used to soften plastics in many consumer products, including children’s toys and plastic containers. Some phthalates are found as contaminants in our food and others enter the home as part of plastic consumer and household products, including children’s toys and vinyl flooring tiles.
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PesticidesPesticides are chemicals that avert or destroy unwanted pests such as insects, rodents, and fungi. Since pesticides are designed to harm or kill living things, it is not surprising that they can harm humans, too.
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Pest & Pet AllergensExposure to pest allergens from cockroaches, dust mites, and rodents can cause serious allergic and asthmatic reactions. Children are particularly susceptible. Exposure to these allergens at a young age—even in the womb—can increase babies’ and children’s risk of developing asthma, respiratory symptoms such as wheezing and coughing, eczema, and allergies.
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NaphthaleneNaphthalene is a type of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) and possible carcinogen. It is found abundantly in outdoor air with traffic being the largest source. Elevated levels of naphthalene are also found in indoor air when mothballs or kitchen stoves burning biomass fuels are used.
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MoldExposure to molds can be harmful to your health — especially in children, whose defense systems are only partially formed. Our bodies come in contact with mold in three ways: by breathing mold spores that become airborne; by eating mold in food; and by touching mold on surfaces. Over 200 different types of indoor molds have been identified.
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MercuryMercury is a metal that is found in air, water, and soil. Mercury does not break down in the environment and is toxic to humans, building up in our bodies over long periods of time. Mercury exists naturally in several forms. The most common organic mercury compound is known technically as methylmercury.
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LeadLead poisoning remains the most common environmental hazard for children throughout the United States, affecting approximately 240,000 children ages six years and younger.
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BPABisphenol-A (BPA) is one of the highest volume chemicals produced worldwide. It is used to harden plastics, keep bacteria from growing in foods, and prevent cans from rusting. It is found in products we use every day: baby bottles, water bottles, food storage containers, the lining of canned goods and cash register receipts. (BPA is present in recycled and carbonless copy paper.)
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Air PollutionPollutants in the air we breathe can be bad for our health. Babies in the womb and young children are especially vulnerable as their bodies are growing and developing.
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Health Ed MaterialsCheck out our health education materials from our website! We distribute these to different community groups in order to share our information!
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All Articles Contributed by Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health
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Mix of Stress and Air Pollution May Lead to Cognitive Difficulties in Children
January 15, 2020
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Moms’ Obesity in Pregnancy Is Linked to Lag in Sons’ Development and IQDecember 23, 2019Article
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Plasticizers May Contribute to Motor Control Problems in Girls
January 6, 2020
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Study Highlights High Cost of Fossil Fuel Pollution on Children’s Health
December 12, 2019
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Asthma
Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways that causes difficulty breathing, and occurs most commonly in people who become sensitized to certain allergens in our environment. People with asthma react to different triggers.
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What You Can Do About Asthma
What You Can Do:
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Controlling bugs and pests in your home
Not smoking while pregnant or smoking in the home or car
Eliminating acetaminophen intake during pregnancy
Cleaning up mold
Reduce the spread of the cold and flu -
What We Know About Asthma
Key findings from Center research of more than 700 pregnant women and their babies living in Northern Manhattan and the South Bronx:
Article
Exposure shortly after birth to ambient metals (like nickel, vanadium, and carbon) is associated with wheeze and cough in children aged two and younger. -
Obesity
The U.S. has seen child obesity rates rise significantly over the last two decades, with low-income and racial/ethnic minority children particularly affected. Even at very young ages, many inner-city children show elevated rates of overweight and obesity.
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Secondhand Smoke
It has been well documented that exposure to secondhand smoke is extremely unhealthful. Secondhand smoke gets into the air when tobacco products are burned in cigarettes, cigars, and pipes. Secondhand smoke — also known as environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) — contains thousands of toxic chemicals, many of which are known to cause cancer. A U.S.
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Polybrominated Biphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are widely used flame-retardant compounds that are applied to a broad array of textiles and consumer products, including mattresses, upholstery, carpeting, building materials, and electronic equipment. Because the compounds are additive rather than chemically bound to the products, they can be released into the environment.
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