FAQs > Q: What are some of the most common children's health concerns caused by environmental exposures?
posted on Aug 30, 2015
A: Some of the diseases and health problems that children can experience as a result of environmental exposures include:
- Asthma and/or respiratory disorders
- Childhood cancer
- Congenital anomalies (birth defects)
- Developmental disorders
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Liver disorders
- Mental retardation
- Neurological disorders
- Skin disorders
Potential symptoms may include, but are certainly not limited to:
- Anemia
- Weakness
- Shortness of breath
- Weight loss
- Behavioral change
- Diarrhea