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    Learn more about EPA research supporting children’s environmental health.

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    Exploring the full spectrum of chemical and non-chemical stressors that affect community health.

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EPA researchers are helping communities and decision makers develop and implement policies and practices to improve public health, especially for vulnerable groups and life stages such as children, the elderly and the socioeconomically disadvantaged.

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    Our researchers are working to understand and reduce environmental health risks to children.

    Learn More About EPA Research to Protect Children
  • Community Public Health

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    Our research supports communities to help them advance public health, sustainability, and resiliency. 

    Learn About EPA Community Health Research
  • Cumulative Impacts Research

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    EPA researchers are exploring the full spectrum of chemical and non-chemical stressors that affect community health. 

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    EPA researchers are studying the links between human health and our land, air, and water. 

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    Our researchers work in partnership with communities to develop these compressive decision support tools.

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Meet EPA Health Researchers

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