Children's Environmental Health Fact Sheets developed by the Western States PEHSU

Health Fact Sheets from the National PEHSU

Factsheets developed by the National PEHSU - English

Fact Sheets for Health Professionals, topics include:

  • Children’s Health and Vaping: E-cigarettes & electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)
  •  Marijuana and the Impact on the Pediatric Population (including Perinatal and Adolescent)
  •  Protecting Children from Wildfire Smoke and Ash
  •  Lead and Drinking Water: Information for Health Professionals Across the United States
  •  Information on Natural Gas Extraction and Hydraulic Fracturing
  •  Children’s Potential Exposures to Formaldehyde from Building Furnishings
  •  Investigating Environmental Contamination: A Guide for Communities
  •  Pesticide Exposure Education and Prevention (Videos)
  •  Mold in the Home and School
  •  Improving Environmental Health Literacy of Young Adults (Videos)
  •  Lead Poisoning Education and Prevention (Videos)
  •  Return of Children to Areas Impacted by Flooding or Hurricanes

Fact Sheets for Families and Communities, topics include: 

  • Investigating Environmental Contamination: A Guide for Communities
  • Pesticide Exposure Education and Prevention (Videos)
  • Mold in the Home and School
  • Improving Environmental Health Literacy of Young Adults (Videos)
  • Lead Poisoning Education and Prevention (Videos)
  • Return of Children to Areas Impacted by Flooding or Hurricanes

Factsheets from other PEHSU regions

Factsheets from Other Sources

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) - PFAS Factsheet
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) - Mercury Factsheet
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources - Head Lice Factsheet