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Southeast PEHSU

@SEPEHSU4

Region 4 Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit

 Atlanta, GA
pehsu.emory.edu
Joined October 2015
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This #autismawarenessmonth we continue to share #ASD research 👇 @aynumazi from @UMassAmherst "One of most important findings is how adequate folic acid in pregnancy may offset potential harmful effects of phthalates in regard to autistic traits.” bit.ly/3DSk14k
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BTC17 Day 2 starts shortly with a symposium on Climate Change for Vulnerable Children. Join us at breakthecycleprogram.org #poweredbypehsu #Childrenatthecenter #protectkidshealth
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AM session of BTC day 1 program wrapping up with more great info on, "Personal Exposure Report Back: Knowledge as a way to end Environmental Health Disparities" from Kylie Riley. #protectkidshealth #poweredbypehsu
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Bravo Alyson Alde, our first BTC trainee to present on, "Water Infrastructure to Improve Childhood Health and Decrease Childhood Lead Exposure" Lead remains a serious concern for the health of children #childrenatthecenter #protectkidshealth #Poweredbypehsu
Happening now! 17th Annual BTC conference. breakthecycleprogram.org/btc… #protectkidshealth #poweredbypehsu

BTC 18 | breakthecyclesite

The Southeast PEHSU invites students from a variety of disciplines in universities and colleges to participate in our 2020-2021 Annual Break the Cycle program focusing on social, economic and...

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We hope to see many of you at the Black Maternal Health Walk next weekend 4/16 10-2 sign up at bit.ly/3IsmqDm. The flyer and toolkits are attached.
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We need 100 more people who live in the City of Atlanta to take a brief survey about RJ priorities at tinyurl.com/RJCsurvey. The survey results will influence policy recommendations from the Atlanta Reproductive Justice Commission to the Atlanta City Council and Mayor's office.
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Do environmental factors like smoking and radiation from nuclear facilities affect breastmilk?
Etzel RA, Balk SJ. Chapter 2: Feeding Your Baby. In: Etzel RA, Balk SJ. Protecting Your Child's Health: Expert Answers to Urgent Environmental Questions. American Academy of Pediatrics; 2020: 12-13

ALT Etzel RA, Balk SJ. Chapter 2: Feeding Your Baby. In: Etzel RA, Balk SJ. Protecting Your Child's Health: Expert Answers to Urgent Environmental Questions. American Academy of Pediatrics; 2020: 12-13

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If a nuclear meltdown occurs, women who are breastfeeding should immediately contact the local health department to receive a medication called potassium iodide. This should be given to the mother and infant within 4 hours of the radiation contamination.
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Nicotine, thiocyanate, and other toxicants can be transferred through human milk to the infant. Studies also show that female smokers tend to stop breastfeeding at an earlier age than non-smokers.
Should pregnant women, lactating women, or women planning pregnancy avoid eating fish?
Chapter 1: A Healthy Family Begins Before the Baby Arrives. In: Etzel RA, Balk SJ. Protecting Your Child's Health: Expert Answers to Urgent Environmental Questions. American Academy of Pediatrics; 2020: 7-8

ALT Chapter 1: A Healthy Family Begins Before the Baby Arrives. In: Etzel RA, Balk SJ. Protecting Your Child's Health: Expert Answers to Urgent Environmental Questions. American Academy of Pediatrics; 2020: 7-8

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Choose fish lower in mercury such as salmon, shrimp, pollock, tuna (light canned), tilapia, catfish, and cod fish.
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