EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ISSUES WHERE THEY LIVE, WORK & PLAY Kate Flewelling, MLIS National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region

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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP  Training and educational opportunities  Handouts on Materials  Networking opportunities  Funding opportunities  If your organization provides health information services become a member at:

NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE Part of the National Institutes of Health, NLM is the provider of PubMed.gov, MedlinePlus.gov, and many other health information resources

 MedlinePlus  Household Products Database  Haz-Map  ToxMystery  Tox Town  Environmental health student portal  MyEnvironment RESOURCES

Suitable for ALL ages Available in English and Spanish MedlinePlus includes information on:  Diseases and Conditions  Wellness Issues  Drugs & Supplements  Interactive Tutorials  Anatomy & Surgery Videos  Calculators & Quizzes  Games and much more… MEDLINEPLUS

MEDLINEPLUS: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TOPICS  Food Safety  Pesticides  Arsenic  Indoor Air Pollution  Radon  Foodborne Illness  Oil Spills  Radiation Exposure  Lead Poisoning  Secondhand Smoke  Molds  Radon  Animal Diseases and Your Health  Farm Health and Safety

 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Student Center  National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Kids Pages  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)  Comic book for children  GirlsHealth.gov  The Environment and Your Health …and more MEDLINEPLUS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN/TEENS

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 (HPD)

 Contains over 7000 products  Products chosen based on market share and shelf presence  Updated twice a year  Can also search for Product Recalls HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS DATABASE

HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS DATABASE: PRODUCTS CATEGORIES

HPD: PERSONAL CARE CATEGORY

HPD: IVORY CLASSIC BAR SOAP

HPD: IVORY CLASSIC SOAP (HEALTH EFFECTS)

I RECENTLY PURCHASED POLYURETHANE WOOD STAIN TO REFINISH A TABLE AND WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PRODUCT BEFORE USING IT.

ARE THERE ANY PRODUCTS IN THIS DATABASE THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE HYPERACTIVITY?

Hazardous Agents Occupational Diseases High Risk Jobs Non-Occupational Activities Industries Job Tasks Processes Symptoms/Findings  Haz-Map® is an occupational health database designed for health and safety professionals and for consumers seeking information about the adverse effects of workplace exposures to chemical and biological agents.  9170 chemical and biological agents and 241 occupational diseases HAZ-MAP®

INDUSTRIES

MAIDS AND HOUSEKEEPING CLEANERS

TASKS

HANDLING ANIMALS

SYMPTOMS

Suitable for ages Toxie the Cat helps children find the hazards hidden in each room and offers hints when needed.  Available in English and SpanishEnglish Spanish  “For Teachers” section includes 3 lesson plans with student worksheets/activities”  Parent Resources TOXMYSTERY

TOXMYSTERY CHILD’S BEDROOM SCENE

TOXMYSTERY GARAGE SCENE

TEACHER RESOURCES

Suitable for grades Tox Town 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  TOX TOWN

Insect Bites and Stings Molds Noise Occupational Health Pfiesteria Infections Poisoning Radiation Exposure Radon Secondhand Smoke Sun Exposure Water Safety - Recreational Air Pollution Child Safety Drinking Water Ergonomics Fire Safety Farm Safety Food Safety Heat Illness Household Poisons Hypothermia Indoor Air Quality ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS IN TOX TOWN

Arsenic Asbestos Benzene Carbon Monoxide Chromium Lead Mercury Nitrogen Oxides Ozone Particulate Matter Pesticides Phthalates Radon Sulfur Dioxide Toluene Volatile Organic Compounds CHEMICALS IN TOX TOWN

TOX TOWN: FARM SCENE

TOX TOWN: CITY SCENE

WHAT CAN YOU SEE IN THE PORT?

SCENES FROM TOX TOWN

STORMWATER

SPANISH VERSION

TEXT VERSION

 Environmental Protection Agency  Centers for Disease Control  Occupational Safety & Health Administration  Extension Service  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration LINKS TO RELIABLE SOURCES

TIMELY TOPICS

EDUCATION RESOURCES IN TOX TOWN  Tox Town-Based Curriculum Units / Science Club  Classroom Activities  Interactive Resources  Careers in Environmental Health, Chemistry, and Toxicology

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 DISCOVERING THE CONNECTION: YOUR ENVIRONMENT, YOUR HEALTH

HOW CAN MY DOG AFFECT MY HEALTH?

How can my dog affect my health? HOW CAN MY DOG AFFECT MY HEALTH?

WHAT IS THAT SMELL AT THE DRYCLEANERS? IS IT SOMETHING I SHOULD BE WORRIED ABOUT?

OFFICES AND STORES

HOW CAN I KEEP THE WORKERS AT MY NAIL SALON SAFE?

HAIR AND NAIL SALON

The Environmental Health Student Portal provides a safe and useful resource for students and teachers to learn how the environment can impact our health. Suitable for grades ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH STUDENT PORTAL

FOR TEACHERS

EXPERIMENTS AND PROJECTS

  MyMaps  MyAir  MyWater  MyEnergy  MyHealth  MyLand  MyCommunity  MyEnvironmental Reports MYENVIRONMENT

MYWATER

MYAIR

MYHEALTH

 Brownfields  Superfund sites  Hazardous Waste  Cleanups Trenton, NJ MYLAND

MYENERGY

MYCOMMUNITY

CUSTOMIZE AND SHARE MAPS

Locate additional resources to use in the classroom!! EPA RESOURCE S FOR KIDS AND TEACHERS EPA Stanley and Stella Blog EPA Student Page: EPA Stanley and Stella Blog: EPA Student Page

QUESTIONS?

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 C with the University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System. Kate Flewelling, MLIS National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region