In proportion to their size, children breathe more air, drink more water and eat more food than adults. This puts them at greater risk of exposure to pollutants. Children's bodies are also less able to metabolize, detoxify and expunge these pollutants. In recognition of the greater vulnerability of children to harmful substances, EPA has established the Office of Children's Health Protection (OCHP). OCHP ensures that all standards set by EPA are protective of any heightened risks faced by children and that newly developed policies address children's health concerns. Through education and outreach, EPA also seeks to raise awareness of children's health concerns among schools, communities, health professionals and families.

Recommended EPA Web pages

• Children's Health Protection
  This is your gateway to the latest information on protecting children's health from environmental hazards.
• Toxicity and Exposure Assessment for Children's Health (TEACH)
  TEACH consolidates children's health information from scientific literature and improves access to that information through an interactive Web site.
• Where You Live: Protecting Our Children
  Information on how to protect children from toxins, the sun, lead, and other potential environmental health threats.

Children's Health
School Environments

Exposure
Acute Exposure, Cumulative Exposure, Dermal Exposure, Dietary Exposure, Exposure Assessment, Exposure Route, Threshold Level

Food Safety
Irradiated Food

Health Assessment

Health Effects
Asthma, Genetic Damage, Respiratory Disease

Occupational Health
Worker Protection, Worker Safety

Seniors' Health
Aging Initiative

Sun Protection

Toxicity
Chronic Toxicity, Dermal Toxicity, Toxicological Profile