Children and environmental toxins.
Environmental toxins have been shown to produce harmful effects in children, who may be exposed in the home, in public spaces, and by passive contact with adults. This review discusses common toxic substances, including lead, radon, tobacco smoke, asbestos, pesticides, mercury, carbon monoxide, and electric/magnetic fields. The focus is on identification, environmental abatement, and parent education. Practical suggestions for the primary care clinician in a community setting are emphasized.
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Department of Family Practice, University of Vermont, Burlington 05405, USA.
D001194:Asbestos / Q000633:toxicity; D002248:Carbon Monoxide / Q000633:toxicity; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007854:Lead / Q000633:toxicity; D008628:Mercury / Q000633:toxicity; D010575:Pesticides / Q000633:toxicity; D011886:Radon / Q000633:toxicity; D012306:Risk; D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution; D014118:Toxins, Biological
D010575:Pesticides; D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution; D014118:Toxins, Biological; D001194:Asbestos; D007854:Lead; D002248:Carbon Monoxide; D008628:Mercury; D011886:Radon