4026.0: Tuesday, November 14, 2000 - 8:30 AM

Abstract #16852

International Network for Child Health, Environment, and Safety

Dawn Walker, Canadian Institute on Child Health, 384 Bank Street, Suite 300, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y4, Canada, 613.230.8838, dwalker@cich.ca

Preventing the effects of environmental degradation to human health � in particular child health � is a fundamental component of sound environmental policy and decision-making. The need exists for an international forum focused on children�s environmental health, to ensure that we conduct the necessary research, share the latest data, link with colleagues from other regions, and strengthen the interdisciplinary and international nature of children�s environmental health work. INCHES (International Network on Children�s Health, Environment, and Safety) will aspire to meet this need.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to 1) discuss the goals of INCHES, and 2) recognize how INCHES will function as a coordinating structure for organizations

Keywords: Environmental Health, International Health

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
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.

The 128th Annual Meeting of APHA