[Oregon_EPHT_News] REMINDER- March 19th: Pollution in People Event

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FYI-
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 [cid:image001.png at 01CD0042.9F8AAEC0]

For more information, please contact Alissa Leavitt green.alissa at gmail.com<mailto:green.alissa at gmail.com>

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





TaraChetock
Tara Chetock, MHA | Public Health Educator
Oregon Environmental Public Health Tracking
971.673.1496 | Tara.A.Chetock at state.or.us

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