Child Obesity and the Environment
Attendees will learn about the relationship of the neighborhood environment with obesity among children. Multiple aspects of neighborhoods
December 12, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Neuroendocrine disruptors and brain development: Lessons from PCBs
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are acutely toxic at high concentrations. At lower concentrations they are endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), with multiple effects on human health. In this webinar, Dr. Tom Zoeller will discuss how the endocrine disrupting effects of PCBs can affect human brain development. Lessons from PCBs can also help us to understand the effects of other EDCs on the developing brain and nervous system.
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Indoor Air Quality and Children’s Health
An overview of the major types of air pollutants commonly found in indoor environments, and their primary sources.