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Health/Toxics: Children's Health

When it comes to chemical exposure, children aren't just miniature adults. Their developing bodies are vulnerable to toxic harm from small doses received at the wrong time. Subscribe to our toxics and human health feed via feedreader or email.

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Featured Content

  • Nurses' Health

    EWG urges lawmakers to call on the Bush administration to stop its almost 7 years of foot dragging and move forward on a critical national workplace exposures study for nurses. Read the news release.

  • EWG's Guide to Infant Formula and Baby Bottles

    An EWG study reveals that popular brands of liquid infant formula are sold in cans lined with the toxic plastics chemical bisphenol A. Check our guide to learn which brands and packaging to avoid, as well as what to do about nipples, bottles, liners, and water.

  • Safety Guide to Children’s Personal Care Products

    From baby shampoo to diaper wipes, children use products containing chemicals that have not been assessed for their hazards to children. Check our guide for what to avoid.

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