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Preadolescent children interact with a diverse array of physical, chemical, biological, and social factors in the environment that can pose a threat to their health. These can be naturally occurring risks such as bacterial contaminants in water, or pollutants, such as tobacco smoke, chemicals, and heavy metals. The potential for harmful effects from different environmental hazards depends on many factors including the intensity of the exposure, the toxicity of the substance, the duration of exposure, and route of contact. Most environmental threats pose a risk to the entire population, though children are usually more vulnerable.
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Hearne, S. (2003). Environmental Health, Childhood. In: Gullotta, T.P., et al. Encyclopedia of Primary Prevention and Health Promotion. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-0195-4_67
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