This well-researched book: Presents detailed information on why children are more vulnerable to everyday toxins; Discusses why new approaches to medical care are necessary that take into account children's unique physiology and development; Offers well-defined research on tobacco smoking on prenatal development as well as children’s exposure to tobacco smoke during their early years, particularly the evidence of asthma and asthma-like symptoms; Examines the possible health effects of children born to mothers living in areas of natural gas development