Consensus Statements

The consensus statements below summarize conclusions agreed upon by a large number of scientists, health professionals and/or health advocates, based on a concerted review of scientific research. All consensus statements result from collaborative efforts; on these statements, CHE spearheaded the process.

	The Collaborative on Health and the Environment Consensus Statement (in Spanish) signed by more than 4700 partners
	Cancer CHE Consensus Statement on Cancer and the Environment, 2008 Developed by the CHE Cancer Working Group, now the CHE Cancer ScienceServ Consensus Statement on Breast Cancer and the Environment, 2006 Developed by the CHE Working Group on Breast Cancer, now the CHE Cancer ScienceServ
	Fertility and Reproductive Health Vallombrosa Consensus Statement on Environmental Contaminants and Human Fertility Compromise, 2005 (in Spanish) from the CHE Fertility/Early Pregnancy Compromise Working Group, now the CHE Reproductive Health ScienceServ
	Learning and Developmental Disabilities Scientific Consensus Statement on Environmental Agents Associated with Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 2008 Policy Implications Based on the Scientific Consensus Statement on Environmental Agents Associated with Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 2008 Developed by the CHE Learning and Developmental Disabilities Initiative, now the CHE Learning and Developmental Disabilities ScienceServ A 2010 article in the Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability summarizes and updates these two statements: Scientific and policy statements on environmental agents associated with neurodevelopmental disorders (subscription required). Resolution of the Learning and Developmental Disabilities Initiative, 2003
	Neurodegenerative Diseases Consensus Statement on Parkinson's Disease and the Environment, 2008 Developed by the CHE Parkinson's Disease Working Group, which has since become the CHE Healthy Aging ScienceServ, and Parkinsons Action Network