A one-page handout that provides information for a general audience about the use of prescription drugs during pregnancy, how the FDA classification system works, how well pregnant women are currently being protected, and includes a list of links
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FAST FACTS: Ports, Movement of Goods, and Community Health
A one-page handout that provides information for a general audience about activities at ports in Seattle and around the U.S. and how they might impact public health.
FAST FACTS: Nanotechnology & Nanotoxicology
A two-sided handout developed in 2013 that defines relevant terms, highlights some of the regulations, risks, and benefits related to nanotechnology, and includes a list of links and resources.
FAST FACTS: Lyme Disease in Washington State
A two-sided handout developed in 2014 aimed at a general audience that provides a brief description of the prevalence, symptoms, and treatment of Lyme Disease. Includes a list of links where you can go to learn more.
FAST FACTS: How to Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke
A two-sided handout developed in response to community concern during and following the Carlton Complex wildfire in Okanogan County eastern Washington in August, 2014.
FAST FACTS: Health Effects of Pesticides in Food
A two-sided handout developed for a Public Health Café.
FAST FACTS: Health Effects of Air Pollution
A two-sided handout developed for a Public Health Café.
FAST FACTS: Genetically Modified Salmon
A two-sided handout, part of an ATHENA Project Health lesson for high school students. This factsheet is about Genetically Modified Salmon, the first GM animal, which was approved for sale by the FDA in 2015.
FAST FACTS: Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
A two-sided handout developed for a Public Health Café. It is aimed at a general audience and provides a brief description of the science behind GMOs, issues related to regulation of GMOs, and a list of links where you can learn more.
FAST FACTS: Electronic Cigarettes
This two-sided double-sided factsheet developed in 2016 describes electronic cigarettes and their use with "e-liquids" that contain nicotine, or repurposed to vape hash oil, THC distilled from marijuana.
Duwamish River Self-Guided Bike Tour Map
A one-page self-guided bike tour of Lower Duwamish Waterway sites and neighborhoods (Georgetown and South Park). Includes a full-page annotated map and turn-by-turn directions for this family-friendly, 7.5 mile ride.
CASE STUDIES: Environmental Health & Ethics
A one-page handout with three case studies to accompany short videos available online. The handout summarizes the cases and provides follow-up questions for group discussion.
Asian and Pacific Islander Seafood Consumption Study
A 75-page, EPA-funded study conducted by the EDGE Outreach Core.
ATHENA Environmental Health Lesson: Electronic cigarettes
Best for grades 9-12. The lesson explores the use and safety of electronic cigarettes, compares e-cigarettes with conventional cigarettes, and opens discussion of vaping of hash oil (THC).