Our Children At Risk: The 5 Worst Environmental Threats to Their Health
Author: Natural Resources Defense Council
Date Published: 1999
This document discusses the inherent toxicity and widespread use of pesticides and the threat they pose to public health, particularly to infants and children. It provides an overview of the hazards of pesticides as well as children's particular vulnerability. It includes information on the adverse health effects including leukemia, brain tumors, sarcomas, lymphomas, nervous system damage, immune system effects and birth defects. Sources of exposure and recommendation for addressing the problem are also included.
Date Published: 1999
This document discusses the inherent toxicity and widespread use of pesticides and the threat they pose to public health, particularly to infants and children. It provides an overview of the hazards of pesticides as well as children's particular vulnerability. It includes information on the adverse health effects including leukemia, brain tumors, sarcomas, lymphomas, nervous system damage, immune system effects and birth defects. Sources of exposure and recommendation for addressing the problem are also included.
