This is a proposal that will bring together several partners: the Baltimore Environmental Justice Youth Council; Baltimore's Health Department; and the University of Maryland's Medical School, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and the Environmental Health Education Center within the Toxicology Program. A research project will be implemented to comparatively characterize the distribution of air pollutants in several neighborhoods in Baltimore representing a diverse range of populations. Specifically, evaluate the contributions of hazardous particles emitted from major sources, including Baltimore's two existing incinerators. Measure diesel emission exposure for emissions from municipal buses using an intentional tracer, and estimating students' exposures during their commutes to school. Provide students with unique opportunities to meet and work with environmental health researchers and practitioners. Provide an environmental health awareness program focusing on asthma to primary care givers.
Specific aims of this proposal: 1) Increase awareness and understanding of urban, environmental health issues. 2) Provide supervised, summer, student employment in the Environmental Health Division of the Health Department. 3) Organize a city-wide Environmental Justice Youth Conference. 4) Develop and pilot a comprehensive, community environmental health assessment plan to be used by non-expect, community residents. Sustain community involvement by enhancing the infrastructure of the Environmental Justice Youth Conference; and continuing outreach and educational projects.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Type
Education Projects (R25)
Project #
5R25ES007734-04
Application #
2796642
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (SRC (DB))
Project Start
1995-09-30
Project End
1999-12-30
Budget Start
1998-09-30
Budget End
1999-12-30
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
1998
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Maryland Baltimore
Department
Pathology
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
003255213
City
Baltimore
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
21201