Children interact with their environment in ways which adults do not, putting them at unique risk for some health problems. The American Academy of Pediatrics’ Handbook of Pediatric Environmental Health, published in 1999, features more than 30 chapters on prevention and treatment of childhood environmental health problems. It has been written by practicing pediatricians and covers a wide variety of topics, including how to prevent smoking in children and their parents, how to prevent exposure to nitrates and methemoglobinemia in infants, and how to recognize and prevent acute pulmonary hemorrhage in infants associated with exposure to toxigenic household molds. In this session, pediatricians who have written the Handbook will discuss these and other hot topics in pediatric environmental health, including guidance on how to handle children during bioterrorist threats and how to prevent exposure to mercury. Participants will learn how to obtain and use the AAP Handbook to teach pediatric environmental health.
Learning Objectives: Participant will learn about new issues in pediatric environmental health, such as how to handle children during bioterrorist threats and how to prevent children's exposures to mercury
Keywords: Environmental Health, Children's Health
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: American Academy of Pediatrics
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.