One mom's passion and career: Protecting children's health

Heartland Stories Radio

English - January 26, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MB
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Nsedu Obot Witherspoon, MPH, Executive Director for the Children’s Environmental Health Network (CEHN), leader in the field of children's health, and proud mom of four, has served as a key spokesperson for children’s health vulnerabilities and the need for their protection. Tune in to learn more about:

- The Children's Environmental Health Network and its push for the effective implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act, a pesticide reform bill that improved the protection of children (1996).

- Why scientific research is still needed in the area of children's health.

- Our dependency on the "chemical economy".

- How the public can positively influence lawmakers and products.

- Childhood cancer and the Cancer Free Economy Network.

- Why messaging about climate change should be a priority.

To learn more about the Children’s Environmental Health Network visit: www.chen.org.