Attendees will learn about the relationship of the neighborhood environment with obesity among children. Multiple aspects of neighborhoods will be discussed, including features of the neighborhood physical environment and the neighborhood social environment.
Covers how microplastics and plastic-associated chemicals impact maternal physiology and fetal development. It will also explore evidence-based strategies for discussing these risks with patients and actionable steps to reduce plastic use and carbon footprint in medical practices.
EPA’s America’s Children and the Environment (ACE) serves as a national barometer for children’s environmental health, featuring over 35 environmental and health indicators.