Citation

Carter-Pokras O, Zambrana RE, Poppell CF, Logie LA, Guerrero-Preston R. J. Pediatr. Health Care 2007; 21(5): 307-314.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.pedhc.2006.12.005

PMID

17825728

PMCID

PMC2967224

Abstract

Representing 1 in 6 children in the United States, Latino children incur disproportionate exposures to air pollutants, pesticides, and toxic industrial chemicals, as well as lead and mercury from candy, traditional folk remedies, religious practices, and other sources. Latino children also have higher rates of asthma, lead and mercury poisoning, behavioral and developmental disorders, and certain cancers. Concurrent exposure to multiple pollutants, pre-existing disease, poor nutrition, substandard housing, limited access to health care, and other factors related to their lower socioeconomic status increase Latino children's susceptibility to environmental contaminants. Targeted research, education, prevention and intervention efforts, and economic development initiatives are needed.

Language: en