Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs)

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This is a landing page with an explanation of the mission of The Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs). PEHSUs are experts in children's health issues caused by environmental exposures. They focus on preventing and managing health problems from substances like lead, arsenic, PFAS, and mold. PEHSUs offer resources for families and healthcare professionals to reduce exposure risks. They provide guidance on safe practices during wildfires, carbon monoxide poisoning prevention, and the effects of heavy metals in food. PEHSUs also address concerns about marijuana use during pregnancy and adolescence. Their goal is to improve children's health by integrating environmental awareness into healthcare practices.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning; Child Health; Environmental Exposure; Environmental Health; Health Promotion; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Lead Poisoning; Pediatrics; Public Health; Water Pollutants, Chemical; Air Pollution, Indoor; Reproductive Health; Arsenic Poisoning; Climate Change

Institutions: Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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