We can and we must do better to protect children from drinking water contaminants
| Autor: | Sarah Evans, Lauren Zajac |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Health Status
MEDLINE Risk Assessment Article Child health Arsenic Water Supply Environmental health Humans Pesticides Child Nitrates Perchlorates Water contaminants Extramural Health Policy Drinking Water Water Pollution Child Health Environmental Exposure Health Status Disparities United States Lead Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health Environmental science Water Pollutants Chemical |
| Zdroj: | Pediatric research |
| ISSN: | 1530-0447 0031-3998 |
| DOI: | 10.1038/s41390-020-1062-8 |
| Popis: | Children are uniquely susceptible to the health consequences of water contamination. In this review, we summarize the existing, robust literature supporting the importance of examining specific water contaminants (i.e., lead, pesticides, nitrates, arsenic, perchlorate) and the routes of contamination in the United States and globally. We also discuss the health effects of exposure to contaminated water and significant disparities related to access to clean water. Lastly, we offer strategies for prevention and intervention-including those focused on the individual patient level-and review the current US policy framework pertaining to regulation of these toxicants. IMPACT: A key message in this article is that exposure to water contaminants have serious and long-lasting consequences on children's health. This review summarizes current existing literature and adds policy recommendations supporting clean water for children. Information from this review has two potential impacts: Guide health professionals in screening and/or treating children's health problems resulting from water contaminant exposure. Guide policy makers in using evidence-based approaches to improve water quality and clean water access. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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