UCSF ECHO Study

UCSF ECHO Study UCSF's Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Study

"What’s in that IV bag besides saline and medication? As we become more aware of the harms of embedded in and other ...
11/15/2022

"What’s in that IV bag besides saline and medication? As we become more aware of the harms of embedded in and other materials, consumers — including patients — are demanding a higher standard."

This nonprofit created a process to certify healthcare products that do not contain specific chemicals associated with cancer and other harms.

Very disappointing to see paint continuing to show up, especially on children's products.
11/12/2022

Very disappointing to see paint continuing to show up, especially on children's products.

Anker Play Products has recalled about 5,000 foldable children’s scooters due to a violation of the federal lead paint ban. The company announced the recall Wednesday which involves Bolt Fold…

If you are still cooking with teflon-coated pans (despite our many warnings to the contrary and the Dark Waters movie) t...
11/11/2022

If you are still cooking with teflon-coated pans (despite our many warnings to the contrary and the Dark Waters movie) the findings of this latest study might finally do the trick.



The characterisation of microplastics is still difficult, and the challenge is even greater for nanoplastics. A possible source of these particles is …

Extraordinary journalism from Grist that illustrates the toxic messes left behind by former industrial sites and how EPA...
11/10/2022

Extraordinary journalism from Grist that illustrates the toxic messes left behind by former industrial sites and how EPA's reporting fails to capture the true scope of the problem.

A Grist analysis shows that most polluting businesses in Santa Ana, California, closed shop without accounting for what they left behind.

SAVE THE DATE! Learn how to keep your home free of harmful toxics during this virtual town hall one week from today! Nov...
11/09/2022

SAVE THE DATE! Learn how to keep your home free of harmful toxics during this virtual town hall one week from today! Nov. 16 at 3 PM ET. Thank you to the Center for Environmental Health for this great event!

Learn tips and tricks from experts on how to keep your home more safe from toxic chemicals. Joins us for a virtual town hall on November 16, 2022.

Need something to read while you're standing in line to vote? We've got you covered. And you might want to read this bef...
11/08/2022

Need something to read while you're standing in line to vote? We've got you covered. And you might want to read this before you grab that ultra-processed snack.


PRHE’s Dr. Nicholas Chartres wrote the following response to media coverage on ultra-processed foods. What if I said that if you are eating a diet of high or ultra-processed food from packets, filled with chemicals, you have a significantly higher risk of dying younger from heart disease or cancer...

PROGRESS: "In 2011, nearly 1 in 5 kids tested positive for an elevated blood lead level... Today, those cases are about ...
11/03/2022

PROGRESS: "In 2011, nearly 1 in 5 kids tested positive for an elevated blood lead level... Today, those cases are about 1 in 16 kids, according to city data."


Despite an overall decline in cases, higher lead exposures continue to be concentrated in neighborhoods such as Strawberry Mansion, Brewerytown, Germantown, and Cobbs Creek.

"... there is growing consensus that genetics and aging do not fully account for the sharp rise in previously rare disea...
10/24/2022

"... there is growing consensus that genetics and aging do not fully account for the sharp rise in previously rare diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)..."


Doctors warn exposure to omnipresent yet poorly understood chemicals such as microplastics could play a role in dementia

There is no safe level of lead in children. The good news is that is preventable. We can and should do a better job of...
10/24/2022

There is no safe level of lead in children. The good news is that is preventable. We can and should do a better job of removing from homes, schools, water pipes, and other sources of contamination.

‘Say no to lead poisoning’ is the theme of the 10th International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) to raise awareness about lead poisoning and encourage all countries to take action to prevent lead exposure, particularly in children

When exposed to some chemicals in plastics and cosmetics during pregnancy, children's body functions can be disrupted la...
10/06/2022

When exposed to some chemicals in plastics and cosmetics during pregnancy, children's body functions can be disrupted later on.

Two studies have linked prenatal exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals with different health outcomes later in life. The first study links prenatal phthalate exposure to reduced childhood lung function between the ages of 4 and 11. The second study found an association between prenatal exposure...

What's a pregnant person to do when her doctor recommends exercise, but heat and wildfire smoke are rampant? This scient...
10/06/2022

What's a pregnant person to do when her doctor recommends exercise, but heat and wildfire smoke are rampant? This scientist came up with a creative solution.


The legacy of redlining in Fresno isn’t just linked to housing access. It also has deadly effects on air quality and preterm birth. People living in substandard housing, a problem tied to redlining…

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The National Institute of Environmental Health funds the UCSF Environmental Influences on Children’s Health Outcomes (ECHO) study.

The goal of ECHO is to understand the chemicals in the bodies of pregnant women and their babies, to learn if certain chemicals can affect pregnancy and health and to understand the effects of environmental exposures on child health and development. The UCSF ECHO study is one of 35 cohorts in the ECHO program investigating environmental exposures- including physical, chemical, biological, social, behavioral, natural and built environments- on child health and development.

The UCSF ECHO study is housed within the Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment (PRHE) in the UCSF Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences Department that is a part of UCSF’s prestigious School of Medicine.