Oct 1, 2012 | Calendar, Environmental Health, Training Health Professionals
Join us for a one day presentation by leading experts on childhood lead poisoning prevention and other environmental toxins. A collaboration of Southern California Health and Housing Council, LA County Public Health–CLPPP, PSR-LA, LA Housing Department and the Healthy Homes Collaborative.
Dec 8, 2008 | Environmental Health, Latest News, Quarterly Newsletter
PSR-LA has prioritized reducing pesticide use in homes and buildings because of the strong research that links pesticide exposure to acute health concerns. In addition to the occurrences of poisonings and allergies, chronic health issues may also develop, including cancer, reproductive and neurological disorders.
Apr 29, 2008 | Environmental Health, Quarterly Newsletter
As anyone who has had to baby-proof a home knows, keeping toddlers safe from harm is a massive undertaking. Parents secure cabinets and move dangerous objects out of reach, but few realize that invisible lead dust is a potential health threat to many children. In Los...
Apr 1, 2008 | Environmental Health, Quarterly Newsletter
Recently, there has been quite a bit of media attention given to the resurgence of bed-bugs in southern California and across the U.S. These tiny parasites that are notoriously difficult to kill or contain have returned in full force. Resistant strains of “super”...
