by: Devon C Payne-Sturges, Melanie A Marty, Frederica Perera, Mark D Miller, Maureen Swanson, Kristie Ellickson, Deborah A Cory-Slechta, Beate Ritz, John Balmes, Laura Anderko, Evelyn O Talbott, Robert Gould, Irva Hertz-Picciotto
Evidence is growing on the adverse neurodevelopmental effects of exposure to combustion-related air pollution.
We present policy recommendations for maintaining and strengthening federal environmental health protections, advancing state and local actions, and supporting scientific research to inform effective strategies for reducing children's exposures to combustion-related air pollution.
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