Protecting Our Children from Environmental Hazards
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Speaker: Carla Campbell, MD, MS, FAAP, Pediatrician and Affiliate Faculty. Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University
Title: Protecting Our Children from Environmental Hazards
This event is hosted by the Maternal and Child Health Catalyst Program at Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health. Drexel students and faculty may also view the presentation from Room 440, Nesbitt Hall. Snacks will be provided.
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Learning Objectives:
- List the reasons why children are more vulnerable to exposure to hazardousagents considering their developing bodies and stage of development.
- List several adverse effects of exposure to lead in infants and children.
- Explain several actions to prevent or reduce lead exposure to children.
- Explain the harm from increasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere andidentify three greenhouse gases.
- Identify adverse health effects from climate change seen in children.
All are welcome!
Contact Information
Renee Davis
MCH@drexel.edu