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EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ISSUES WHERE THEY LIVE, WORK & PLAY Kate Flewelling, MLIS National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region

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NATIONAL NETWORK OF LIBRARIES OF MEDICINE (NN/LM) Mission Provide health professionals and the general public with equal access to biomedical information Coordinated by the National Library of Medicine 8 Regional Offices Support Network members to achieve NN/LM mission 5-year contracts

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WHO CAN BECOME NETWORK MEMBERS? Any library, information center or other organization providing health information Membership is free! Resource Libraries Other Libraries Academic, community college, public, hospital, K-12 Community and Faith-Based Organizations Public Health Departments Health Organizations

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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Training and educational opportunities Handouts on Materials Networking opportunities Funding opportunities If your organization provides health information services become a member at: http://nnlm.gov/mar

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NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE Part of the National Institutes of Health, NLM is the provider of PubMed.gov, MedlinePlus.gov, and many other health information resources http://www.nlm.nih.gov

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MedlinePlus Household Products Database Haz-Map ToxMystery Tox Town Environmental health student portal MyEnvironment RESOURCES

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Suitable for ALL ages Available in English and Spanish MedlinePlus includes information on: Diseases and Conditions Wellness Issues Drugs & Supplements Interactive Tutorials Anatomy & Surgery Videos Calculators & Quizzes Games and much more http://medlineplus.gov/ MEDLINEPLUS

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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/environmentalhealth.html MEDLINEPLUS: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TOPICS Food Safety Pesticides Arsenic Indoor Air Pollution Radon Foodborne Illness Oil Spills Radiation Exposure Lead Poisoning Secondhand Smoke Molds Radon Animal Diseases and Your Health Farm Health and Safety

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Student Center National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Kids Pages Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Comic book for children GirlsHealth.gov The Environment and Your Health and more MEDLINEPLUS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN/TEENS

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http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/ HPD was designed to answer questions such as: Whats under your kitchen sink, in your garage, in your bathroom, and on the shelves in your laundry room? Do these household products pose a potential health risk to you and your family? What are the chemical ingredients and their percentages in specific brands? Which products contain specific chemical ingredients? HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS DATABASE (HPD)

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Contains over 7000 products Products chosen based on market share and shelf presence Updated twice a year Can also search for Product Recalls HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS DATABASE

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HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS DATABASE: PRODUCTS CATEGORIES

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HPD: PERSONAL CARE CATEGORY

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HPD: IVORY CLASSIC BAR SOAP

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HPD: IVORY CLASSIC SOAP (HEALTH EFFECTS)

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I RECENTLY PURCHASED POLYURETHANE WOOD STAIN TO REFINISH A TABLE AND WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PRODUCT BEFORE USING IT.

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ARE THERE ANY PRODUCTS IN THIS DATABASE THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE HYPERACTIVITY?

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Hazardous Agents Occupational Diseases High Risk Jobs Non-Occupational Activities Industries Job Tasks Processes Symptoms/Findings Haz-Map is an occupational health database designed for health and safety professionals and for consumers seeking information about the adverse effects of workplace exposures to chemical and biological agents. 9170 chemical and biological agents and 241 occupational diseases HAZ-MAP http://hazmap.nlm.nih.gov/index.php

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INDUSTRIES

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MAIDS AND HOUSEKEEPING CLEANERS

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TASKS

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HANDLING ANIMALS

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SYMPTOMS

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Suitable for ages 7-11 http://toxmystery.nlm.nih.gov/ Toxie the Cat helps children find the hazards hidden in each room and offers hints when needed. Available in English and SpanishEnglish Spanish For Teachers section includes 3 lesson plans with student worksheets/activities Parent Resources TOXMYSTERY

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TOXMYSTERY CHILDS BEDROOM SCENE

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TOXMYSTERY GARAGE SCENE

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TEACHER RESOURCES

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Suitable for grades 6-12+ Tox Town Tox Town provides information on: Everyday locations where you might find toxic chemicals Non-technical descriptions of chemicals How the environment can impact human health Available in English and Spanish http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov TOX TOWN

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Insect Bites and Stings Molds Noise Occupational Health Pfiesteria Infections Poisoning Radiation Exposure Radon Secondhand Smoke Sun Exposure Water Safety - Recreational Air Pollution Child Safety Drinking Water Ergonomics Fire Safety Farm Safety Food Safety Heat Illness Household Poisons Hypothermia Indoor Air Quality ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS IN TOX TOWN

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Arsenic Asbestos Benzene Carbon Monoxide Chromium Lead Mercury Nitrogen Oxides Ozone Particulate Matter Pesticides Phthalates Radon Sulfur Dioxide Toluene Volatile Organic Compounds CHEMICALS IN TOX TOWN

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TOX TOWN: FARM SCENE

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TOX TOWN: CITY SCENE

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WHAT CAN YOU SEE IN THE PORT?

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SCENES FROM TOX TOWN

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STORMWATER

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SPANISH VERSION

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TEXT VERSION

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Environmental Protection Agency Centers for Disease Control Occupational Safety & Health Administration Extension Service National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration LINKS TO RELIABLE SOURCES

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TIMELY TOPICS

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EDUCATION RESOURCES IN TOX TOWN Tox Town-Based Curriculum Units / Science Club Classroom Activities Interactive Resources Careers in Environmental Health, Chemistry, and Toxicology

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http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/text_version/teachers6.php 6 Units of Curriculum Water Quality Air Quality Chemicals in Your Home Food Safety Runoff, Impervious Surfaces & Smart Development The Great Debate: Bottled Water vs. Tap Water in Our School DISCOVERING THE CONNECTION: YOUR ENVIRONMENT, YOUR HEALTH

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HOW CAN MY DOG AFFECT MY HEALTH?

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How can my dog affect my health? HOW CAN MY DOG AFFECT MY HEALTH?

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WHAT IS THAT SMELL AT THE DRYCLEANERS? IS IT SOMETHING I SHOULD BE WORRIED ABOUT?

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OFFICES AND STORES

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HOW CAN I KEEP THE WORKERS AT MY NAIL SALON SAFE?

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HAIR AND NAIL SALON

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The Environmental Health Student Portal provides a safe and useful resource for students and teachers to learn how the environment can impact our health. Suitable for grades 6-8 http://kidsenvirohealth.nlm.nih.gov/ ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH STUDENT PORTAL

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http://kidsenvirohealth.nlm.nih.gov/Generic.php?id=2 FOR TEACHERS

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http://kidsenvirohealth.nlm.nih.gov/Generic.php?id=3 EXPERIMENTS AND PROJECTS

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http://www.epa.gov/myenvironment/ http://www.epa.gov/myenvironment/ MyMaps MyAir MyWater MyEnergy MyHealth MyLand MyCommunity MyEnvironmental Reports MYENVIRONMENT

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MYWATER

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MYAIR

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MYHEALTH

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Brownfields Superfund sites Hazardous Waste Cleanups Trenton, NJ MYLAND

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MYENERGY

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MYCOMMUNITY

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CUSTOMIZE AND SHARE MAPS

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Locate additional resources to use in the classroom!! EPA RESOURCE S FOR KIDS AND TEACHERS EPA Stanley and Stella Blog EPA Student Page: http://www.epa.gov/students/http://www.epa.gov/students/ EPA Stanley and Stella Blog: https://blog.epa.gov/stanleyandstella/ EPA Student Page

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QUESTIONS?

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THANK YOU! This project has been funded in whole or in part with Federal funds from the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Contract No. HHS-N-276-2011- 00003-C with the University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System. Kate Flewelling, MLIS National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region http://nnlm.gov/mar/ flewkate@pitt.edu