Earth Gauge Tip of the Week — October is Children’s Health Month

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Did you know that children may be more vulnerable to environmental exposures and hazards than adults?  This is because children’s bodies are still developing and growing; they eat, drink and breathe in more in proportion to their body size than adults do; and they tend to spend more time outside.

Viewer Tip:  October is Children’s Health Month!  You can protect children’s health with these simple tips:

  • Check the air quality forecast.  If air quality is poor and your child suffers from asthma, consider rescheduling sports games and other outdoor activities for another day.  If you do go outside, aim for early morning or evening hours, when air pollution levels are likely to be lower.  You can view the air quality forecast at www.airnow.gov
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