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Program Overview Extreme weather alterations are resulting in more varied temperatures, patterns, and natural disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, droughts and flooding. These events in addition to overall weather shifts have an impact on children and pregnant people’s health. The WSPEHSU strives to bring awareness to this public health issue and has developed material on […]

Incidence rates of many childhood cancers have increased at an average of about 1% per year in the U.S., Europe and Latin America.  A growing literature links increased risk for childhood cancer to a range of exposures during preconception, pregnancy and early childhood. Tobacco, benzene and ionizing radiation are among the prenatal exposures linked to pediatric cancer. Exposures to pesticides and outdoor air pollution have emerged as additional risk factors for pediatric cancer. Breastfeeding and prenatal folic acid use are protective against pediatric cancers.  The risks for pediatric cancer can be reduced by the international community focusing on prevention in public policies and enhancing efforts to reduce exposures to carcinogens during the prenatal period and early childhood.

Important Information There are generally two types of Clean Air Centers:

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