Environmental Causes of Childhood Cancer

04 Oct 2024
1:45 pm – 3:45 pm

Environmental Causes of Childhood Cancer

In this workshop, participants will develop effective communication skills to inform communities about childhood cancer risk factors related to the environment and how to prevent them. Different educational techniques will be shared, such as interactive exercises, videos, and role-plays.

  • Describe three environmental risk factors for childhood cancer and its increasing prevalence in Latino children
  • Identify three ways to prevent exposures to environmental hazards known to increase the risk of childhood cancer.
  • Incorporate information on environmental causes of childhood cancer in their work with community groups using materials provided by the workshop.