Children are different: Environmental contaminants and children's health
Chance, GW; Harmsen, E
HERO ID
1060450
Reference Type
Journal Article
Subtype
Review
Year
1998
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 1060450 |
|---|---|
| Material Type | Review |
| In Press | No |
| Year | 1998 |
| Title | Children are different: Environmental contaminants and children's health |
| Authors | Chance, GW; Harmsen, E |
| Journal | Canadian Journal of Public Health |
| Volume | 89 |
| Issue | Suppl. 1 |
| Page Numbers | S9-S13 |
| Abstract | Although the impact of environmental contaminants on human health has been widely studied, few reports in the Canadian literature have focussed on the specific vulnerability of children. Because of their rapid growth, physiologic and metabolic immaturity, the fetus and child are often at increased risk from toxic substances in their environments. Furthermore, greater air, food and fluid intakes relative to body weight compared with the adult, increase the child's potential for excessive exposures. The crawling stage of infancy, the play patterns and short stature of toddlers also serve to increase their exposure to dust and heavy and volatile substances which accumulate near the floor. This article provides an overview of some of the developmental physiologic, anatomic and behavioural features of the fetus, infant and child which increase their vulnerability to environmental contaminants in comparison with adults. Specific examples are given. |
| Pmid | 9654786 |
| Wosid | WOS:000074524100004 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Conference Location | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Conference Name | 1st National Symposium on Environmental Contaminants and the Implications for Child Health |
| Conference Date | May 25-27, 1997 |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |