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American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Environmental Health
Department of Federal Affairs:
601 13th Street NW Suite 400 North
Washington, DC 20005
 Phone: (202) 347-8600
Fax: (202) 393- 6137
URL: http://www.aap.org

 

Mission Statement

  
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental and social health for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults. This mission will be accomplished by engaging in the following activities: professional education, advocacy for children and youth, advocacy for pediatricians, public education, membership service and research.

  • Geographic focus: national
  • Membership: 55,000 individuals
  • Other organizational activities (not directed specifically toward children): advocacy, research, technical assistance

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    Children's Environmental Health Activities

    		  
    The AAP Committee on Environmental Health (COEH) serves as the architect of AAP environmental health policy by establishing policy statements on issues such as lead poisoning and screening, environmental tobacco smoke, neonatal aspects of noise pollution and asbestos exposure in schools. The AAP Washington office monitors federal legislation and regulatory action dealing with the environment from the perspective of what is best for children. The COEH occasionally sponsors environment-related educational programs at national AAP meetings, and is currently in the process of producing a professional handbook on environmental health and children for pediatricians as well as a brochure for parents on selected environmental health exposures.
    • Central Office: (847) 228-5005
    • Government Liaison Office: (202) 347-8600
     

    Please note: the information presented above was provided and reviewed for accuracy by American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Environmental Health and was not verified independently by the Children's Environmental Health Network.
    Publication date: 6/2/99
    Updated: 7/27/2006

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