CHILDREN’S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Objectives: To increase awareness and to protect children from environmental health hazards, at the local, national, regional and, global level.

The projects and activities under this program shall be designed:

a) To improve the environment

b) Prevent or reduce exposure to environmental contaminants

c) Improve children’s environmental health.

We are working to build healthy communities.

PROGRAMS:

• Outreach Efforts

Environmental Health Web Advice: 

10 Steps to Making Your Home Asthma-Friendly

• Education

CGC’s Planet Protectors Club:

This is a program of science activities based on environmental concepts, providing hands-on outdoor experiences for urban and rural children & youth in South Florida.

FACTS:

The Health Benefits of Water and Sanitation

Studies show that improvements to sanitation and hygiene have the following impact read more

Malaria:

Transmitted by mosquitoes, malaria is characterized by extreme exhaustion associated with paroxysms of high fever.

A child dies from malaria every 30 seconds, and 350-500 million cases are estimated annually.

“Just published: The 1st Roll Back Malaria Partnership Global Strategic Plan for 2005-2015”