UCSF
University of California, San Francisco

Our Work

This page contains links to projects developed by the WSPEHSU. These materials and tools focus on how children’s health can be impacted by their environment.

Projects

Projects spearheaded by the WS PEHSU to answer questions about environmental influences on childhood cancers.

Improving indoor air quality is good for the health of you and your children, especially for children with asthma.
Children in immigrant communities may be at risk for lead poisoning from imported makeup products that contain lead.

Young children are at higher risk for exposure and health problems from PCBs compared with adults.

Material in line with CDC guidance, to guide and make clear the ways to disinfect more safely.
Resources for further exploring wildfire and air quality data as well as associated health effects.
climate change temperature rising planet and thermometer graphic
An overview of the health effects of extreme weather on pregnant people, including health risks and advice.

Explore the impact of social and chemical environments on children's health, including toxic exposures such as racism.

Practices and product selection that impacts environmental health in early care and education fascilities.
A strategy to prevent and treat pest problems with a combination of prevention, monitoring, and control methods.