摘要:

Mercury poisoning in children is rare but may have devastating health consequences when exposure is unrecognized. Mercury occurs in three forms: elemental, inorganic, and organic. Elemental mercury (Hg0) vapor may volatilize following an accidental spill and may be readily absorbed from the lungs. The following case study describes how the poison center, health department, physicians, and others worked together to treat a family with long-term exposure to elemental mercury vapor in the home. Identification and prevention of this type of exposure in the community are discussed.

ISSN:0160-6379    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2002

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Air pollution affects children's health in many ways, including reduced lung function, increased morbidity, increased use of health care services, and infant mortality. Information on the relationship of air pollution and children's health is discussed, with a focus on the diversity of research methods used to understand this relationship. Decisions affecting air quality ultimately are made through political and social processes. Health care and health promotion practitioners who are concerned about the health of children should provide leadership for advocacy to promote environmental health in our communities.

ISSN:0160-6379    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2002

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Despite its rarity and advances in treatment and supportive care, cancer remains the leading cause of death from disease in children under 15. While the field of pediatric oncology has seen some advances in diagnostic and treatment techniques, researchers continue to face numerous hurdles in determining causative factors associated with childhood cancer. One of the most hotly contested issues in this area is the possible link between childhood cancer and environmental toxins. This article presents an interview with three pediatric oncologists and an environmental research toxicologist to help provide insight into the relationship between environmental exposures and childhood cancer.

ISSN:0160-6379    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2002

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0160-6379    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2002

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0160-6379    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2002

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0160-6379    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2002

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0160-6379    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2002

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0160-6379    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2002

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0160-6379    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2002

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0160-6379    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2002

数据来源: OVID