Childhood Development, Resilience and the Environment →
This program examines critical time windows during development and how interactions among family, social support systems, and the larger community, access to good nutrition, healthy homes, and positive work and play environments are all important and contribute to resilience. These ideas build a framework for understanding environmental justice and how it addresses systematic disparities in exposures to environmental hazards based on race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic standings.
This program examines critical time windows during development that may amplify social stressors and chemical exposures resulting in profound effects on an individual.
WSPEHSU Resources on Environmental Justice
This training module uses Brett’s story to examine the environmental and genetic contributors to asthma, providing insights into prevention and management strategies.
This training explores the environmental contributions to childhood cancer and prevention strategies.
This factsheet outlines the hazards of asbestos exposure, commonly found in older building materials. It details health risks like lung diseases and mesothelioma, identifies potential asbestos-containing materials, and advises on safe handling and abatement procedures.
This document provides an overview of health risks from chemical exposures in everyday environments, with a focus on prevention strategies and safer alternatives.
This handout offers guidance on constructing a DIY air purifier using a box fan and air filters. It includes step-by-step instructions, materials needed, and safety tips to improve indoor air quality, especially during events like wildfires.
Dust: This factsheet addresses the health risks associated with household dust, which can contain harmful contaminants, and recommends cleaning practices to minimize exposure, especially for children.
Este folleto analiza los impactos del cambio climático en la salud y promueve acciones para la mitigación y adaptación.
Este folleto describe cómo manejar y prevenir problemas de moho en interiores para proteger la salud respiratoria.
Este folleto aborda los contaminantes presentes en el polvo doméstico y cómo reducir la exposición, especialmente en niños.
This factsheet discusses the disproportionate environmental health burdens faced by marginalized communities and advocates for equitable policies and protections.
Este documento detalla los peligros de las partículas en el aire, cómo afectan la salud respiratoria y formas de reducir la exposición.
Este documento detalla los peligros del asbesto, sus impactos en la salud pulmonar y cómo manejar materiales que lo contienen.
This resource explains the main routes of environmental exposure—ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact—and provides strategies to minimize risks across different settings.
This PDF provides a fact sheet highlighting the impacts of extreme weather on children’s health and offers actionable prevention strategies for healthcare providers, educators, and communities.
This document highlights the health impacts of extreme weather, such as heat stress and air pollution, and emphasizes the need for mitigation and adaptation strategies to protect vulnerable populations.
This factsheet examines the use of PBDEs as flame retardants, their potential health impacts, and tips to reduce exposure in homes and workplaces.
Particles and Nitrogen Oxides Environmental Exposure: This factsheet discusses the health impacts of particulate matter and nitrogen oxides from combustion processes, offering strategies to monitor air quality and reduce personal exposure.
Este documento explica los principales contaminantes del aire exterior, sus impactos en la salud y medidas para protegerse de la contaminación.
Este folleto explica los riesgos de la contaminación del suelo para la salud y cómo reducir la exposición a contaminantes.
Este folleto explica los riesgos asociados con las PFAS, su persistencia en el medio ambiente y cómo limitar la exposición.
This document provides comprehensive information on the sources of lead exposure, its health effects, and strategies for prevention, emphasizing the importance of public health measures to reduce lead-related risks.
Este folleto aborda los factores que afectan la calidad del aire interior, sus riesgos para la salud y las estrategias para mejorarlo.
Este documento analiza los riesgos de los pesticidas para la salud y ofrece consejos para reducir la exposición en alimentos y jardines.
Este folleto explora el uso de retardantes de llama PBDE, sus riesgos para la salud y cómo evitarlos en productos domésticos.
This document discusses the health impacts of mold exposure in homes and provides tips for identifying, removing, and preventing mold growth.
This factsheet focuses on pollutants affecting outdoor air quality, their health impacts, and actions individuals and communities can take to reduce exposure.
This factsheet discusses the dangers of particulate matter in air pollution, its effects on respiratory and cardiovascular health, and ways to mitigate exposure.
This document provides information on the presence of PCBs in schools, their health risks, and strategies for safe management.
This factsheet discusses the health risks of pesticide exposure, particularly for children, and offers tips for reducing exposure in homes, gardens, and food.
This document covers the history, health risks, and current issues related to PCBs, advising on strategies to avoid exposure.
This factsheet discusses radon, a radioactive gas linked to lung cancer, and provides guidance on testing and mitigating radon levels in homes.
This document addresses health risks from contaminated soil, especially for children and gardeners, and offers tips for safe gardening practices.
This resource explores how urban planning and the built environment impact health, emphasizing the importance of access to green spaces, clean air, and safe infrastructure.
This factsheet highlights the sources of VOCs, their health effects, and strategies to improve indoor air quality by reducing VOC exposure.
This document covers common water contaminants, their health risks, and steps to ensure safe drinking water through testing and filtration.
Links to Other Resources
National Resources Defense Council – History of the Environmental Justice Movement
A detailed history of the origins and progress of the environmental justice movement, including important milestones such as President Clinton’s Executive Order on Environmental Justice.
Community Health Studies
The Community Health Studies website was created by the Environmental Health Investigations Branch within the California Department of Public Health. The site provides background information on health studies designed to assess links between environmental exposures and illness. It also explains the limitations of health studies and explores alternatives to these studies for communities exposed to contaminants.
National Center for Medical Legal Partnership
Information on model partnerships between health care facilities and legal aid centers with resources for emerging and active partnerships.
CDC National Public Health Tracking Network
The Tracking Network contains maps, data, and charts about chemicals and disease in the area where you live.