Environmental Health Information for Consumers
Focus on NLM Resources—2/4/15Kate Flewelling, MLISNational Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region
Household products database (HPD)
http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/
HPD was designed to answer questions such as:
• What’s under your kitchen sink, in your garage, in your bathroom, and on the shelves in your laundry room?
• Do these household products pose a potential health risk to you and your family?
• What are the chemical ingredients and their percentages in specific brands?
• Which products contain specific chemical ingredients?
Household ProDucts Database
• Contains over 7000 products• Products chosen based on
market share and shelf presence• Updated twice a year• Can also search for Product
Recalls
I recently purchased polyurethane wood stain to refinish a table and would like to find out more about the product before using it.
ToxMystery
Suitable for ages 7-11
http://toxmystery.nlm.nih.gov/
Toxie the Cat helps children find the hazards hidden in each room and offers hints
when needed.
• Available in English and Spanish• “For Teachers” section includes 3
lesson plans with student worksheets/activities”
• Parent Resources
Tox Town
Suitable for grades 6-12+
Tox Town provides information on:• Everyday locations where
you might find toxic chemicals
• Non-technical descriptions of chemicals
• How the environment can impact human health
• Available in English and Spanish
• http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov
Insect Bites and StingsMoldsNoiseOccupational HealthPfiesteria InfectionsPoisoningRadiation ExposureRadon Secondhand Smoke Sun ExposureWater Safety - Recreational
Air PollutionChild SafetyDrinking WaterErgonomicsFire Safety Farm SafetyFood SafetyHeat IllnessHousehold PoisonsHypothermiaIndoor Air Quality
Environmental Health Concerns in Tox Town
ArsenicAsbestosBenzeneCarbon MonoxideChromiumLeadMercuryNitrogen Oxides
OzoneParticulate MatterPesticidesPhthalatesRadonSulfur DioxideTolueneVolatile Organic Compounds
Chemicals in Tox Town
Links to Reliable Sources
• Environmental Protection Agency• Centers for Disease Control• Occupational Safety & Health Administration • Extension Service• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Education resources in Tox Town
• Tox Town-Based Curriculum Units / Science Club• Classroom Activities• Interactive Resources• Careers in Environmental Health, Chemistry, and Toxicology
Discovering the Connection: Your Environment, Your Health
http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/text_version/teachers6.php
6 Units of Curriculum
• Water Quality• Air Quality• Chemicals in Your Home• Food Safety• Runoff, Impervious Surfaces &
Smart Development• The Great Debate: Bottled Water
vs. Tap Water in Our School
Environmental health student portalProvides a safe and useful resource for students and teachers to learn how the environment can impact our health.
Suitable for grades 6-8
http://kidsenvirohealth.nlm.nih.gov/
For teachers
http://kidsenvirohealth.nlm.nih.gov/generic/6/for-teachers
Experiments and Projects
http://kidsenvirohealth.nlm.nih.gov/generic/4/experiments
Thank You!
This project has been funded in whole or in part with Federal funds from the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Contract No. HHS-N-276-2011-00003-C with the University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System.
Kate Flewelling, MLISNational Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic
Regionhttp://nnlm.gov/mar/
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