Fulltext:
Title:
In Harm's Way: Toxic Threats to Child Development
Content:
Publication Date:
2000
Abstract:
This report examines the contribution of toxic chemicals to neurodevelopmental, learning, and behavioral disabilities in children. These disabilities are clearly the result of complex interactions among genetic, environmental and social factors that impact children during vulnerable periods of development. Toxic exposures deserve special scrutiny because they are preventable causes of harm.
Organization:
Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility
Source Type:
NGO/Civil Society
Resource Type:
Report
Number of Pages:
140
Geographic Focus:
National/Federal
International
United States of America
Related information
This report and related documents are on-line at the GBPSR website, at the above external link.