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Download full textCongress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. – 1990
This report contains the proceedings of the second of two hearings that explored the risks of environmental toxins to children. Testimony was heard concerning: (1) the special vulnerability of children to toxic substances; (2) exposure to lead and lead poisoning; and (3) the exposure of working children to toxins. A fact sheet gives an overview of…
Descriptors: Cancer, Child Health, Child Labor, Child Safety
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. – 1990
This report on effective programs for children updates the 1988 report by providing new and stronger documentation of the programs' benefits and cost effectiveness. Eight programs and types of programs are discussed in Part I and four program areas that warrant attention are discussed in Part II. Part I reports on: (1) the Special Supplemental…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Cost Effectiveness, Disabilities, Employment Programs
Kendrick, Abby Shapiro, Ed.; And Others – 1988
This manual, which was developed as a reference and resource guide for program directors and teachers of young children, describes high standards for health policies. Also provided are information based on current research and recommendations from experts in health and early childhood education. The manual contains 7 sections and 19 chapters.…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Disease Control, Diseases
Chaiklin, Harris; Mosher, Barbara – 1978
There is a relationship between maternal anxiety and lead levels in children. Data were collected from the mothers of 15 children with "normal" lead levels and 15 children with elevated blood levels. Anxiety was measured by the Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale. All families lived in areas with poor housing. Treatment of lead poisoning tends…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Disadvantaged, Family Health, Health Programs
Glick, Steven; Rudolph, Brenda – 1974
This booklet describes the materials, objectives, and procedures of a parent workshop on home and toy safety. The workshop was designed to encourage parents to use common sense, apply what they already know about safety, be prepared to handle emergency situations effectvely, and be alert to the potential dangers of toys. Contained in the booklet…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Fire Protection, First Aid, Home Management
Illinois State Dept. of Public Health, Springfield. – 2000
In order to highlight the importance of identifying children with elevated blood lead levels, the Illinois Department of Public Health produces its surveillance report to present state and county level data on the number of children screened for and identified with lead poisoning. In Illinois, all children between 6 and 84 months of age must be…
Descriptors: Blacks, Child Health, Children, Community Characteristics
Needleman, Herbert L. – 1992
Despite years of concern about the toxic effects of high lead exposure and recent knowledge about the less apparent effects of exposure to low doses of lead, a total of 3 to 4 million children in the United States are still being exposed to concentrations of lead that could compromise their cognitive and social development. This paper discusses:…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Disorders, Child Development, Child Health
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Energy and Commerce. – 1993
The hearing reported in this document examined issues dealing with environmental lead hazards in schools and day care centers and the threat that lead poses to children's health, with a special focus on problems in New York City (NYC) public schools. Following an account of the opening remarks by Representatives on the committee and subcommittee,…
Descriptors: Child Health, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Educational Environment
Public Health Service (DHEW), Washington, DC. Bureau of Community Environmental Management. – 1970
This document presents information about aspects of the lead pollution problem that relate to children, suggests a community action program for controlling lead hazards, estimates the staff and other costs involved in developing such a program, and tells how to synthesize the program components for maximum effectiveness. The seven parts of the…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Community Action, Community Education, Community Programs
Abend, Allen C. – American School Board Journal, 1989
Lead poisoning from lead in paint, water, air, and dust and soil is a hazard to young people. School officials should survey all buildings for lead in drinking water, building paint, and art supplies and instructional materials. Federal assistance is available. Telephone numbers are listed. (MLF)
Descriptors: Construction Materials, Drinking Water, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Standards
Laborers-AGC Education and Training Fund, Pomfret Center, CT. – 1997
This document identifies skill standards for lead abatement in a manner that is easy to understand, useful, and meaningful to workers, educators, trainers, labor leaders, contractors, and project owners. To meet the needs of the various users of this document who will have a different application of the standards and seek different information,…
Descriptors: Construction Industry, Environmental Standards, Hazardous Materials, Job Skills
Illinois State Dept. of Public Health, Springfield. – 1991
The severity of the silent epidemic of lead poisoning and its long range effects on young children in impairment of intellectual ability, short-term memory, concentration, and reaction time have been recognized. A 3-year strategic plan for preventing childhood lead poisoning in Illinois was developed by a planning committee working through four…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Clinical Diagnosis, Incidence, Intervention
Books, Sue – 1998
The incidence of environmentally related illnesses, such as tuberculosis, asthma, allergies, respiratory disease, depression, and violent anger is increasing, particularly in the inner cities. The effects of these illnesses is often overlooked in discussions of educational and social inequity. This article discusses the significance of this…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Allergy, Asthma, Disease Incidence
Rice, C.; And Others – 1993
This Kiwanis Club project kit contains ideas and instructions for implementing programs that meet local needs in the areas of maternal and infant health, child care and development, parenting, and safety and pediatric trauma. The kit begins with an overview that explains how to assess need and how to plan, implement, and evaluate a project. Tip…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Beginning Reading, Child Abuse, Child Development
Hedrick, Bonnie M.; And Others – 1986
This listing of print and non-print resources related to the prevention of developmental disabilities is intended for use by health professionals and the general public. An introductory section defines developmental disabilities, offers a statement of the problem in Ohio, and describes Ohio's system for prevention/early intervention and the Ohio…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Child Abuse, Child Rearing, Developmental Disabilities
