Yes. Because endocrine disruptors affect the development of the body's vital organs and hormonal systems, infants, children and developing fetuses are more vulnerable to exposure. And as was the case with DES, parents' exposure to certain chemicals may produce unexpected -- and tragic -- effects in their children, even decades later.

endocrine disruptor is a synthetic chemical that when absorbed into the body either mimics or blocks hormones and disrupts the body's normal functions. This disruption can happen through altering normal hormone levels, halting or stimulating the production of hormones, or changing the way hormones travel through the body, thus affecting the functions that these hormones control.

It is very normal for young children to put things in their mouths. Eating lead paint chips and lead dust is a very common cause of lead poisoning in young children. Young children are also very active and like to explore. A child can crawl on the floor and reach windows, walls, railings or doors. All of these areas can be sources of peeling and chipping lead-based paint or leaded dust. Even toys and food that have fallen on the floor can be coated with lead dust.

Yes, although this increased risk of developing MS remains relatively small. The chance that a child of an MS parent will acquire the disease is 1 in 40, as compared to a 1 in 750 chance in the general population.

Regulatory Agency to ensure that pesticides approved for use in Canada do not pose unacceptable health risks. The PMRA's evaluation includes consideration of all population groups, including adults, teenagers, children, infants and the unborn. When considering the acceptability of a new pesticide or a pesticide under re-evaluation, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency specifically takes into consideration whether there is a possibility that children are exposed.

Children who live in housing built before 1950 and not well-maintained are at greatest risk because that the lead-based paint used in these buildings is now chipping, flaking, cracking, etc. Intact paint does not present a risk to children unless it is on building components such as windows and doors that are subject to friction and impact through normal use.

Exposure to endocrine disruptors can occur through direct contact with pesticides and other chemicals or through ingestion of contaminated water, food, or air. Chemicals suspected of acting as endocrine disruptors are found in insecticides, herbicides, fumigants and fungicides that are used in agriculture as well as in the home. Industrial workers can be exposed to chemicals such as detergents, resins, and plasticizers with endocrine disrupting properties.

People with weakened immune systems may be at risk for more severe illness if they are infected with MRSA, they should follow the same prevention measures and contact their healthcare provider if they think they have been infected.

Yes. Among ethnic groups the highest prevalence is in a North African refugee population, followed by Ireland.

Anyone can become infected with a mosquito- borne illness if bitten by an infected mosquito. However, there is no evidence that children, including infants, are at any greater risk of infection than other individuals. But remember that children need an adult's help in taking necessary precautions to prevent mosquito bites.

Avoid using pesticides in your home or yard, or on your pet -- use baits or traps instead, keepin your home especially clean to prevent ant or roach infestations. Find out if pesticides are used in your child's school or day care center and campaign for non-toxic alternatives. Avoid heating food in plastic containers, or storing fatty foods in plastic containers or plastic wrap. Do not give young children soft plastic teethers or toys, since these leach potential endocrine disrupting chemicals.

The risk of HIV exposure during competitive sports is proportional to the risk of direct blood to blood contact. The risk of blood to blood contact during school supervised play is very minimal since this would require that two players with uncovered wounds come in direct contact with each other.

Children have been reported to be at greater risk than adults for certain types of radiation exposure. However there are currently no conclusive data on children are at greater risk than adults from exposure to radon gas. Back to the Top

Yes. People who have asthma or allergies may already have inflamed and irritated lungs. If their bodies are already fighting one irritant or illness, it is more difficult for them to fight of a virus. Smokers are also more likely to have irritated lungs and are more susceptible to a Cold or the Flu - defend yourself and your immune system with FluShoc.*

No, all age groups are equally likely to become infected, if their exposure to infective mosquitoes is similar. However, infected individuals older than 50 are more likely to develop the severe symptoms of West Nile encephalitis.

The risk factors for abuse are the same for children with and without disabilities. The risk for abuse is greater for the child that has disabilities. Most parents and caregivers that care for children with disabilities do not respond in an abusive manner while meeting the needs of their child. Care giver strain, familial tendencies and low self esteem of the child factor prominently in abusive family and caregiver dynamics.

The endocrine system is a complex network of glands and hormones that regulates many of the body's functions, including growth, development and maturation, as well as the way various organs operate.

HFE related iron overload is not known to occur in youths. The iron accumulation process in classic HHC is very slow and takes 20-30 years to manifest in symptoms or organ damage. Newborns and infants have a naturally high iron saturation and ferritin, which can be misleading and inappropriately attributed to iron loading. There is a form of juvenile hemochromatosis, but this form is caused by genes other than HFE.

There is evidence that inflammatory bowel disease occurs more commonly in close relatives than amongst unrelated people. This suggests that there may be an inherited factor which puts people at risk of IBD. If you intend to have children, discuss this with your doctor.

Tests have been conducted which demonstrate that blood, and all other body fluids, are repelled by the film created by the products. Therefore, blood in direct contact with the skin is less likely to be absorbed and much more readily removed. The best way to use them together is to apply whatever cream or lotion desired, rub them very thoroughly into the skin, then wash away any residue which may be left on the surface of the skin. Then apply the product as described on the label of the product.

For individuals who may come in contact with blood or other body fluids during their work these precautions include but are not limited to the following: never recap needles, dispose of used needles and other sharps, wear vinyl or latex gloves when coming in contact with body fluids, proper hand washing, and never reusing gloves.

A great many useful products - including pesticides - must be used with care. When used properly, pesticides are entirely safe. Stringent regulatory systems require pest control products to undergo a rigorous testing and clearance process. These examinations include safety to the applicator and consumer, product effectiveness, environmental impact and field-testing.

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied (under direct supervision) by an adult unless participating in a Y program. Children between 8 and 12 years of age must have an adult in the building unless participating in a Y program.

Physicians and scientists at Bascom Palmer are focusing on developing advanced technologies to diagnose glaucoma. For the past twelve years, we have studied the optical properties of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) to aid doctors who are using RNFL as a diagnostic method. While visual field tests have long been the primary method for detecting glaucoma, recent studies show that examinations applying new optical technologies reveal more definitive diagnostic RNFL information.

Some folk are at higher danger than others of developing diabetes. Any individual with a household story of diabetes has increased danger. Diabetes too occurs more often in Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, and African Americans. Because it tends to run in families, the major risk factor for type 1 diabetes appears... Sometimes simple solutions rule.

Two well-known contributors to the increased risk are much higher rates of high blood pressure and diabetes in the black community. Other potential risk factors being explored are African Americans’ lower access to and use of health care services, greater exposure to environmental pollutants, and greater tendencies to be overweight and to get less exercise.

Diabetes affects the circulatory system and the lower extremity is the first place this condition is seen. This is due to the fact that whether one has diabetes or not, the feet have the poorest circulation due to the feet being the furthest structures from the heart and also because the blood in the feet has to work against gravity to get back to the heart. As circulation is often compromised in diabetes, the feet and lower extremity are at an even greater risk for infections.

Exposure to mold is not healthy for anyone inside buildings. Therefore, it is always best to identify and correct high moisture conditions quickly before mold grows and health problems develop. Individuals with existing respiratory conditions, such as allergies, chemical sensitivities, or asthma. Persons with weakened immune systems (such as people with HIV infection, cancer chemotherapy patients, and so forth)