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*THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ON CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Citation:
MENDOLA, P., J. J. QUACKENBOSS, S. G. SELEVAN, AND R. BROWN. *THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ON CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT. Presented at USEPA National Science Forum, Washington, DC, May 16 - 18, 2005.
Description:
The National Children's Study is a population-based cohort study that will examine the effects of environmental influences on the health and development of more than 100,000 children across the United States, following them from birth until age 21. The goal of the study is to improve the health and well-being of children.
The study defines "environment" broadly and will take a number of issues into account, including:
Natural and man-made environment factors
Biological, chemical and physical factors
Physical surroundings
Social factors
Behavioral influences and outcomes
Genetics
Cultural and family influences and differences
Geographic locations