Community Resource

FAST FACTS: Protecting Your Skin from UV Exposure

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7 years 2 months
A two-sided handout with information about ultraviolet light, Vitamin D, SPF, nanoparticles in sunscreen, benefits and risks of exposure to UV and of using sunscreen, and ways to protect your skin. Includes links and resources. This factsheet is part of the ATHENA Environmental Health Lesson: Sunscreen & UV Radiation.

FAST FACTS: Ports, Movement of Goods, and Community Health

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7 years 2 months
A one-page handout that provides information for a general audience about activities at ports in Seattle and around the U.S. and how they might impact public health. The handout also includes short descriptions of EDGE research related to ports and movement of goods, as well as a list of ways to get involved and be part of the solution to this growing problem.

FAST FACTS: The Human Microbiome

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7 years 2 months
A two-sided handout developed for a Public Health Café. It is aimed at a general audience and provides a brief description of the science behind the human microbiome, some examples of from current research, some "food for thought" questions, and a list of links where you can go to learn more.

FAST FACTS: How to Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke

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7 years 2 months
A two-sided handout developed in response to community concern during and following the Carlton Complex wildfire in Okanogan County eastern Washington in August, 2014. It is aimed for a public audience and for people who, because of age or health conditions are more susceptible to the health effects of smoke. Includes a list of strategies to protect yourself from wildfire smoke and re-suspended ash as well as links to more information.

FAST FACTS: Health Effects of Air Pollution

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7 years 2 months
A two-sided handout developed for a Public Health Café. It is aimed at a general audience and provides a brief description of the science behind the health effects of air pollution, suggestions about what we can do to protect ourselves, an ethical take on the issue, questions for discussion, and a list of links where you can go to learn more.

FAST FACTS: Genetically Modified Salmon

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7 years 2 months
A two-sided handout, part of an ATHENA Project Health lesson for high school students. This factsheet is about Genetically Modified Salmon, the first GM animal, which was approved for sale by the FDA in 2015. Discusses the genetic change in these Atlantic salmon, how they are grown, GMO labeling, benefits and risks, and offers ethical questions and further resources.