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June 2016
Global Environmental Health Newsletter
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Economic Costs of Childhood Lead Exposure in Low-and Middle-Income Countries

A new map from New York University reflects the results of research that estimates the economic costs linked to childhood lead exposure in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This research is unique in that it represents the first attempt at estimating economic impacts of lead exposure in LMICs. For more information, see Economic Costs of Childhood Lead Exposure in Low-and Middle-Income Countries.

Economic Costs of Childhood Lead Exposure in Low-and Middle-Income Countries map
(Photo courtesy of NYU School of Medicine)

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Burning Opportunity: clean household energy for health, sustainable development and the wellbeing of women and children

Draft roadmap for an enhanced global response to the adverse health effects of air pollution: Report by the Secretariat

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NIEHS identifies Global Environmental Health (GEH) as a part of its strategic themes, recognizing that because environmental health problems cross national boundaries, conducting studies around the world benefits not just those in areas being studied, but all people who suffer from the same or related environmental health problems.