RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Need for global core competencies in Child Health and the Environment: a Canadian perspective JF Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health JO J Epidemiol Community Health FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP 1056 OP 1059 DO 10.1136/jech-2019-213148 VO 74 IS 12 A1 Irena Buka A1 Lesley Brennan A1 Jamal Tarrabain A1 Sadra Aghazadeh A1 Marie Noel Brune Drisse YR 2020 UL http://jech.bmj.com/content/74/12/1056.abstract AB Children are the planet’s most valuable resource. Mortality rates and longevity in children are improving; however, morbidity related to early-life exposures is increasing and with it health spending. A focus on identifying and addressing environmental components related to not only chronic childhood illnesses but also major adult mortalities would help contain current healthcare budgets. Child Health and the Environment (CHE) is an emerging discipline dedicated to managing early-life exposures (prenatal and childhood) on health outcomes throughout life. In Canada, as well as around the world, recognition of this area is growing, but progress has been slow and training of physicians is lacking. The WHO works closely with the Children’s Environmental Health Clinic in Canada as well as collaborating centres around the world to build awareness of environmental health issues and promote improved care of children. Core competencies in CHE for physicians would provide an important step forward.