Two Decades of Enhancing Children's Environmental Health Protection at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Environ Health Perspect. 2016 Dec 1;124(12):A214-A218. doi: 10.1289/EHP1040.

Abstract

This article provides an overview of public health efforts by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during the past two decades to protect children’s health from environmental hazards. It highlights examples of concrete steps and accomplishments toward improving environmental protection and health outcomes achieved through public policy, rules and regulations, increased scientific understanding, and public health messaging. Additionally, examples of future challenges for better understanding and improving children’s environmental health are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child Health / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Environmental Health / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Government Regulation*
  • Health Policy / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Humans
  • United States
  • United States Environmental Protection Agency / legislation & jurisprudence*