Environmental Health Topics: Nature & Health

Today’s youth are losing the contact with the natural environment that is extremely beneficial for their health and well-being. The outdoors can help in childhood development, increased physical activity, and stress reduction.

Resources

Children and Nature Initiative: Children and Nature Initiative is aimed at improving children’s health by educating healthcare professionals on encouraging children outdoor time in a natural environment for health benefits.
Children and Nature Fact Sheet (pdf): Fact sheet that contains highlights of published literature supporting the health benefits of the natural environment.
'Reconnecting Children with Nature for Health Benefits!' (ppt): Presentation by NEEF's advisor James R. Roberts, MD, MPH.

Environmental Health Topics

Asthma
Gulf Coast Oil Spill
Climate Change
Environmental History Taking
Nature and Health
Pesticides
Environmental Tobacco Smoke
Lead and Mercury Exposure
Phthalate and Bisphenol A Exposure
Ultraviolet Light
Other Topics