Pediatric Environmental Health Questionnaire (PEHQ)

Pediatric Environmental Health Questionnaire (PEHQ)
First Name
Child’s Gender
Child’s Age
City
State
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1. Indicators of Poor Metabolizers: Does the child experience symptoms from environmental allergens such as cigarettes, dust, pollen, mold, cleaning supplies, exhaust, etc.?
2. Allergens: Does the child develop any of the following symptoms when exposed to specific foods/food groups: Stuffy nose, cough, wheezing, rashes, tummy complaints, mood changes/difficulty concentrating?
3. Solvents/VOCs: Is the child exposed to the following types of chemicals: Dry cleaning, attached garage, wood stove, busy streets, hobbies with chemicals, home remodeling, standard cleaning products, etc.?
4. Pesticides: Does the child have exposure to any of the following: Conventional diet, US public school meals, golf courses, vineyards, farms, pets treated with chemicals, etc.?
5. Metals: Does the child have any of the following types of exposures: Broken mercury thermometer, fluorescent bulbs, silver amalgams, regular fish consumption, living in an old home built before 1978, etc.?
6. Mold: Has the child been exposed to visible mold or water damage at home or school, or been symptomatic when exposed to central air or heat, etc.?
7. Plastics: Does the child have exposure to any of the following: Canned/plastic-wrapped food (especially microwaved), plastic orthodontic devices, plastic water bottles, pacifiers, etc.?
8. Personal Care Products: Is your child exposed to any of the following personal care products: Fabric softener sheets, fluoridated toothpaste, scented products, hair products/dyes, make-up, sunblock, etc.?
9. Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPS): Has the child been exposed to any of the following personal care products: Dump or Super Fund sites, an industrial plant, non-stick cookware (Teflon), flame retardants (pajamas), etc.?
10. Electromagnetic Frequencies (EMFs): Is the child exposed to any of the following at home or school: Power stations, Smart Meters, cell towers, dimmer switches, Wi-Fi/routers, cell phones, an Alexa-type voice assistant, smart watches, baby monitors, etc.?
Total Points

ScoreAssessment
0 – 4The child has a low toxicant load, but steps should be taken to lower future risks
4 – 7The child has a moderate toxicant load which could be a significant obstacle to healing
7 – 10The child has a very high toxicant load, and steps should be taken quickly to decrease their overall toxic load and improve their health