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Environmental Health Hazards: How Children Are Different from Adults.

Authors :
Bearer, Cynthia F.
Source :
Future of Children. Sum-Fall 1995 5(2):11-26.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Presents the scientific basis for the impacts of the environment on children and describes the differences between adults and children in physical, biological, and social environments. The article highlights why children should not be treated as "little adults" in developing environmental policy. (GR)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1054-8289
Volume :
5
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Future of Children
Notes :
Theme issue topic: "Critical Issues for Children and Youths."
Publication Type :
Editorial & Opinion
Accession number :
EJ522408
Document Type :
Opinion Papers<br />Reports - Research<br />Journal Articles