학술논문
Protecting children from environmental risks throughout each stage of their childhood
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Source
Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology. May 01, 2010 20(3):227-228
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1559-0631
Abstract
Childrenʼs susceptibility to environmental contaminants can vary significantly by life stage. The recent adoption by the US Environmental Protection Agency of a standard set of childhood age groups is proving instrumental in improving our ability to protect children by more consistently considering life-stage changes when assessing exposure, dose, and risk.