Back to Annual Meeting Page		American Public Health Association 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition December 10-14, 2005 Philadelphia, PA

Abstract #115040

Glen Andersen, MSPH, National Conference of State Legislatures, 7700 East First Place, Denver, CO 80230, 303-856-1341, glen.andersen@ncsl.org

NCSL's 18 minute DVD presents policymakers and laypeople with latest information on important science and policy issues in the area of children's health and the environment. The video discusses the unique vulnerability of children to environmental factors, looks at the potential links between the environment and the rising rates of certain childhood diseases, and provides examples of state policy efforts to protect children from environmental hazards. These issues are particularly relevant to today's policymakers, given the growing challenge states face in dealing with the rising cost of treating chronic diseases such as developmental disabilities and asthma.

Learning Objectives:

• 1. Discuss the main children’s environmental health policy issues confronting states in the U.S.
• 2. Identify key policies that states are in the process of implementing relating to children’s environmental health.
• 3. Understand and work with state policymakers in developing policies that protect children from environmental health threats.

Keywords: Environment, Child Health Promotion

Related Web page: www.ncsl.org/programs/environ/envhealth/toxics.htm

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

I wish to disclose that I have NO financial interests or other relationship with the manufactures of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services or commercial supporters.

Recorded presentation