Discussion of environmental health issues as they pertain to children's health. Topics include historical perspective of public health research and policies directed at protecting children's health and emerging scientific and public health issues such as the risks and benefits of seafood consumption during pregnancy; the use of pesticides on food and in the home; air pollution and childhood asthma, and childhood injuries and the built environment.
Prefix
ENV H
Number
517
Credits
3
Variable Credit?
No
Credit/no-credit only?
No
Joint Class?
No
Offered
Spring