UCSF
University of California, San Francisco

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The environment can have huge impacts on the health during pregnancy and early child years. These materials overview sources of environmental harms and key actions you can take.

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The environment can influence childhood cancer risk. Learn about what we know and how to protect your families.

Improving indoor air quality can make a big difference for the health of you and your children, especially for those with asthma.
Children, especially those in immigrant communities, may be at heightened risk for lead poisoning.

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

Materials to help childcare providers practice green disinfecting to stop the spread of infectious disease.
Masking, air purifiers and other actions can help protect you and your family during wildfire and poor air quality events.
climate change temperature rising planet and thermometer graphic
Overviews the health effects of extreme weather during pregnancy, including health risks and advice to reduce harm.

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

Learn about safer cleaning and disinfecting in childcare settings. Curriculum, fact sheets, posters, and checklists.
Learn to prevent and treat pest problems while using the least harmful chemicals and practices.