The use of the Internet for children's health and the environment

Jerome A Paulson; Stacey J Arnesen

doi:10.1016/j.pcl.2006.11.011

The use of the Internet for children's health and the environment

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2007 Feb;54(1):135-53, ix-x. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2006.11.011.

Authors

Jerome A Paulson¹, Stacey J Arnesen

Affiliation

¹ George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC 20037, USA. jpaulson@cnmc.org

PMID: 17306688
DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2006.11.011

Abstract

The Internet can provide a wealth of information related to the effects of environmental exposures on children's health. This article provides guidance on searching the Internet for pertinent information and discusses how to evaluate such information. It also provides an extensive list of environmental-health-related websites hosted by governmental and nongovernmental agencies, and other organizations.

Publication types

Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
Review

MeSH terms

Child
Environmental Exposure / adverse effects*
Environmental Illness
Health Status*
Humans
Information Dissemination*
Internet / statistics & numerical data*