International, English

Environmental risks have an impact on the health and development of children, from conception through childhood and adolescence and also into adulthood. The environment determines a child’s future: early life exposures impact on adult health as fetal programming and early growth may be altered by environmental risk factors. A couple of resources dealing with the impact of environmental health on children.

Level of Education: Preschool, School

Lead Organisation: World Health Organisation (WHO)

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