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Publisher: Center for Environmental Health Extreme Heat 
 Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about heat exposure and the prevention of heat-related illnesses. The site features a FAQ about extreme heat, tips on prevention and managing heat, and information sheets for heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat rash, heatstroke, and sunburn. Also includes a bibliography and related web links. In English and Spanish. http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Electrical Energy Last updated Jul 11, 2005 Lead in Children's Lunch Boxes
In this August 2005 press release "the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) announced it is filing lawsuits ... against makers and retailers of soft vinyl lunch boxes that can expose children to harmful levels of lead. The Center has also notified several other companies of violations under California's toxics law Proposition 65." Includes a FAQ, images, and information about testing vinyl lunch boxes you already own. http://www.ceh.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=54 Topics: Health, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Oct 5, 2009 Mold
Collection of documents about mold and its effects on human health. Includes a FAQ, fact sheets on specific molds, cleanup and remediation guidelines, discussions about mold and dampness in indoor spaces, and related material. Some material available in Spanish. From the National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/mold/ Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Oct 18, 2005 Health Studies: Noise
Collection of resources on the health effects of noise, which "according to the World Health Organization's Guidelines for Community Noise ... is an increasing public health problem." Provides a FAQ, selected publications, and links to federal and non-federal groups concerned with noise. From the National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/hsb/noise/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Pollution, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jun 13, 2007 Center for Environmental Health: Eliminating Toxics
This site provides several fact sheets and other consumer publications on lead poisoning and lead-contaminated products such as baby bibs, jewelry, lunch boxes, candy (certain brands imported from Mexico), and toys. From the nonprofit Center for Environmental Health (CEH). http://www.ceh.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36&Itemid=51 Topics: Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Jan 20, 2009 |
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