Exposure Sciences

Using Safer Degreasers

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7 years 1 month
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This flier was created to inform people about ways to minimize health risks associated with exposure to degreasers. Degreasers are commonly used in auto shops and other settings to remove grease and grime from engine compartments, wheels, and the exterior surfaces of vehicles. Traditional degresasers contain high levels of volatile organic chemicals, exposure to which is associated with both short-term and long-term health effects such as skin irritation and cancer. New safer cleaning products and technologies can provide safer alternatives.
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2024 EDGE Symposium packs the house

In June, the UW Interdisciplinary Center for Exposures, Diseases, Genomics & Environment (EDGE) hosted more than 60 people for its annual symposium showcasing EDGE science and community engagement.
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Health effects of air pollution

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This fact sheet summarizes the health impacts of air pollution and the ways that these impacts have been studied. It also includes a brief overview of work from the lab of Joel Kaufman, Acting Director of EDGE. It was produced to distribute at a Public Health Cafe event held in South Park, Seattle in the fall of 2019.

The Health & Environment Activities Research Tool (HEART)

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6 years 5 months
Submitted by vbrace on
A collection of worksheets and resources that helps teachers engage their students in locally relevant environmental health research projects. These inquiry-based materials provide the scaffolding necessary for students to successfully identify and investigate how things in their environment impact their health. Portions of the curriculum are also available in Spanish, 40 pages

Environmental Health Fact File: ASTHMA

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6 years 5 months
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A collection of integrated lesson plans designed to introduce middle school students to the topics of asthma and environmental health. This curriculum provides EALR aligned lesson plans to teachers in a variety of subjects. At least two lessons are provided for each subject. The lessons are designed to be stand alone units, allowing teachers to mix and match lessons and present them in any order. Resource materials are also included to help school librarians who are facilitating student research projects. This Fact File is also a valuable resource for school nurses, out of school programs, and parents. Also available in Spanish, 50 pages.

ATHENA Environmental Health Lesson: Introduction to Health. What is Environmental Health?

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This 48-slide powerpoint presentation introduces the subject of environmental health. Contents includes definitions, hazards, and the seven core concepts of environmenal health: (1) toxicity, (2) exposure, (3) dose/response, (4) individual susceptibility, (5) risks and benefits, (6) environmental justice, and (7) community resources to find more information and/or take action. The PDF suggests ways to use short portions of the powerpoint for environmental health lessons.
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