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Article

3 Mar 2002

Author:
World Health Organization

Environmental Hazards Kill at least 3 Million Children Aged under 5 Every Year

Opening Today of Bangkok Conference Marks New Initiative to Fight Child Mortality and Morbidity linked to Unhealthy Environments -...topics such as children’s exposure to lead, mercury, pesticides, persistent organic pollutants and other chemicals will be discussed. The effects of environmental tobacco smoke, radiation, climate change, and food quality and safety on children will also be discussed.