[Health_Education_Promotion] March 19th presentation: Pollution in People

[Alissa Leavitt (Green)]

On March 19th, the OPHA Health Promotion & Education Section and the
Healthy Environments Section are hosting the Oregon Environmental Council
presentation, *Pollution in People*.



In the Oregon Pollution in People study, a diverse group of ten women and
men volunteered to have their bodies tested in a study of chemical
pollution in Oregonians. Every person tested had at least 9 and as many as
16 toxic chemicals in his or her body including PFCs, phthalates, mercury,
pesticides, bisphenol A, and PCBs.  While some of these toxic chemicals
came from contaminated soil, air, and water, many of the pollutants also
came from food, everyday household dust, and from direct contact with
products such as personal care items, plastic products, consumer
electronics, and stain-resistant furniture. The toxic chemicals in our
bodies are cause for concern because they can lead to health problems and
as this study demonstrates, we are all contaminated with these toxic
chemicals.  This presentation will discuss the chemicals tested for, health
impacts linked to these toxins, and simple steps individuals can take to
reduce exposure to these compounds.



Presenter: Renee Hackenmiller-Paradis, PhD, MPH
Environmental Health Program Director
Oregon Environmental Council



March 19th, 2:00pm-4:00pm

Portland- State Office Building (PSOB)

800 NE Oregon St. Room 1A

Portland, OR 97232



Presentation will begin at 2:30pm

Networking 2:00pm – 2:30pm and 3:30- 4:00pm



All OPHA members and non-members are invited to attend. Although non-OPHA
members are encouraged to join [?]



For more information, please contact Alissa Leavitt green.alissa at gmail.com



Oregon Public Health Association (OPHA) http://www.oregonpublichealth.org/





-- 
Alissa Gabrielle Leavitt, MPH, CHES
green.alissa at gmail.com
503-358-2331
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