Executive summary Around the world, populations are ageing at a faster pace than in the
past and this demographic transition will have effects on all aspects of societies. In May …

This review summarizes the level of epidemiologic evidence for relationships between
prenatal and/or early life exposure to environmental chemical contaminants and fetal, child …

Ambient air pollution is produced by sources including vehicular traffic, coal-fired power
plants, hydraulic fracturing, agricultural production, and forest fires. It consists of primary …

Many mothers are inappropriately advised to discontinue breastfeeding or avoid taking
essential medications because of fears of adverse effects on their infants. This cautious …

In the book, authors Howard Frumkin, Lawrence Frank, and Richard Jackson examine the
direct and indirect impacts of sprawl on human health and well-being, and discuss the …

Background: Extreme heat exposures are increasing with climate change. Health effects are
well documented in adults, but the risks to children are not well characterized. Objectives …

Childhood lead poisoning is a multifaceted, complex condition, which affects not only the
child's health and well-being, but also the family's housing security, economic status, job …

Sunlight sustains life on earth. Sunlight is essential for vitamin D synthesis in the skin. The
sun's ultraviolet rays can be hazardous, however, because excessive exposure causes skin …

Exposure to toxic environmental chemicals during pregnancy and breastfeeding is
ubiquitous and is a threat to healthy human reproduction. There are tens of thousands of …

Pesticides are a collective term for a wide array of chemicals intended to kill unwanted
insects, plants, molds, and rodents. Food, water, and treatment in the home, yard, and …