Manufactured Environmental Toxins and Children's Health: An Evidence-Based Review and Anticipatory Guidance

Jennifer Bevacqua

doi:10.1016/j.pedhc.2011.03.006

Manufactured Environmental Toxins and Children's Health: An Evidence-Based Review and Anticipatory Guidance

Jennifer Bevacqua

School of Nursing

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Abstract

Manufactured environmental toxins (METs) are a global problem, causing or contributing to health maladies across socioeconomic classes. This article is intended to educate pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) about select METs and their effects on the health of children. Infants and children are especially vulnerable to the effects of METs because of their physiological and developmental characteristics. Moreover, PNPs are obligated to be informed about METs and share their knowledge with families via anticipatory guidance so that caregivers can make informed decisions. PNPs should advocate for proper regulation of METs and prevention of their harmful effects.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	13-22
Number of pages	10
Journal	Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume	27
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2011.03.006
State	Published - Jan 2013

Keywords

Environmental health
Pediatric
Toxicant
Toxin

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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