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Archives: Fact Sheets & Posters

Este folleto explora el uso de retardantes de llama PBDE, sus riesgos para la salud y cómo evitarlos en productos domésticos.

Este folleto describe los riesgos de salud relacionados con los PCB y proporciona recomendaciones para limitar el contacto con estos químicos persistentes.

This document examines the environmental and health impacts of plastic use, focusing on microplastics and chemical leaching, with strategies to reduce exposure.

This factsheet outlines the sources and health risks of phthalates, commonly found in plastics and personal care products, and provides recommendations for avoidance.

This document highlights the widespread use of PFAS (Per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substances) chemicals, their persistence in the environment, and health concerns, with advice on minimizing exposure.

This factsheet discusses the health risks of pesticide exposure, particularly for children, and offers tips for reducing exposure in homes, gardens, and food.

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 details the sources and health effects of PAHs, chemicals released during combustion, and suggests measures to limit contact.

This factsheet focuses on pollutants affecting outdoor air quality, their health impacts, and actions individuals and communities can take to reduce exposure.

This document outlines the risks of nitrate contamination in food and water, especially for infants, and provides steps for testing and reducing exposure.

This document discusses the health impacts of mold exposure in homes and provides tips for identifying, removing, and preventing mold growth.

Mercury: this factsheet overviews various food and environmental sources of mercury and key steps to reduce mercury exposures.