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American Public Health Association

800 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202)-777-APHA
Fax: (202)-777-2534
URL: http://www.apha.org
 

Mission Statement

 
The American Public Health Association (APHA) brings together researchers, health service providers, administrators, teachers and other health workers in a unique, multidisciplinary environment of professional exchange, study and action. APHA has throughout its history been in the forefront of numerous efforts to prevent disease and promote health.
  • Geographic focus: national
  • Membership: 30,000 public health professionals and 50 state affiliates
  • Other organizational activities (not directed specifically toward children): advocacy, lobbying, organizing, regulation

    • Children's Environmental Health Activities

    		 
    APHA plays a key role in advocating for legislation that affects environmental health at the federal level. APHA supported facets of various bills which specifically addressed the needs of children and other vulnerable populations. APHA has an official policy statement specifically focused on children and the environment, and APHA has numerous policies which address children's health on topics such as lead poisoning, food safety and the community's right-to-know. In addition, APHA activates its membership and grassroots organizations on legislative and regulatory issues which affect children and the environment.
    Publications and Information Services 
    • Able to respond to questions from the public.
    • Able to respond quickly to new developments: press releases and action alerts via Email or US mail
  • Telephone Information

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    • Book sales: (301) 893-1894
    • Books: (202) 789-5605
    • Customer service fax: (301) 843-0159
    • Membership information: (202) 789-5674
     
    Please note: the information presented above was provided and reviewed for accuracy by American Public Health Association and was not verified independently by the Children's Environmental Health Network.
    Publication date: 5/5/99
    Updated: 7/27/2006