Putting it into Practice: Persistent Organic Pollutants
This training presentation for healthcare providers helps them better understand environmental exposures and toxicology at each stage of children’s development.
This training presentation for healthcare providers helps them better understand environmental exposures and toxicology at each stage of children’s development.
This training presentation for healthcare providers helps them better understand environmental exposures and toxicology at each stage of children’s development.
This training presentation for healthcare providers helps them better understand environmental exposures and toxicology at each stage of children’s development.
This training presentation for healthcare providers helps them better understand environmental exposures and toxicology at each stage of children’s development.
This training presentation for healthcare providers helps them better understand environmental exposures and toxicology at each stage of children’s development.
Las fragancias pueden causar alergias, asma, y contienen químicos tóxicos. Evita productos con “fragancia” o “parfum”; elige “sin fragancia”–Fragrances can cause allergies, asthma, and contain toxic chemicals. Avoid products with “fragrance” or “parfum”; choose “fragrance-free.”
BPA y sus sustitutos pueden afectar hormonas y desarrollo. Evita plásticos duros y latas con BPA. No calientes comida en plástico. Usa vidrio o acero–BPA and its substitutes can affect hormones and development. Avoid hard plastics and cans with BPA. Don’t heat food in plastic. Use glass or steel.
PFAS duran años en el cuerpo y se asocian con daños a la salud. Evita envases grasosos, microondas y comida rápida en su empaque. Usa vidrio–PFAS last years in the body and are associated with damage to health. Avoid greasy packaging, microwaves, and fast food in its packaging. Use glass.
PVC y ftalatos pueden causar daños hormonales y reproductivos. Evite plásticos con códigos 3, 6 o 7. No caliente comida en plástico. Use vidrio o acero–PVC and Phthalates can cause hormonal and reproductive damage. Avoid plastics with code 3, 6, or 7. Do not heat food in plastic. Use glass or steel.
Use protector solar mineral, ropa ligera y mosquiteros; evite DEET en bebés, siga las etiquetas y elija repelentes más seguros siempre que sea posible–Use mineral sunscreen, light clothing and mosquito nets, avoid DEET on babies, follow the labels and choose safer repellents whenever possible.