Open AccessPyrethroid exposure among children residing in green versus non-green multi-family, low-income housing
Author(s) -
Derek Werthmann,
Felicia A. Rabito,
Daniel M. Stout,
Nicolle S. Tulve,
Gary Adamkiewicz,
Antònia M. Calafat,
María Ospina,
Ginger L. Chew
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of exposure science and environmental epidemiology/journal of exposure science and environmental epidemiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.155
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 1559-064X
pISSN - 1559-0631
DOI - 10.1038/s41370-021-00312-w
Subject(s) - pyrethroid , pesticide , urine , toxicology , environmental health , zoology , medicine , biology , ecology
There is growing concern about children's chronic low-level pesticide exposure and its impact on health. Green building practices (e.g., reducing leakage of the thermal and pressure barrier that surrounds the structure, integrated pest management, improved ventilation) have the potential to reduce pesticide exposure. However, the potential impact of living in green housing on children's pesticide exposure is unknown.