251853 Environment and Urban Health

Monday, October 31, 2011: 1:30 PM

Cathey Eisner Falvo, MD, MPH , Physicians for Social Responsibitliy, New York, NY
     
Rapid population growth and degradation of urban environments pose threats to the health of humans and the planet. We are just starting to understand the trans-generational nature of many environmental toxics. The source of environmental dangers to health include crowding, air, water, traffic, building materials, food storage and cooking containers, and the food we eat.

Learning Areas:
Environmental health sciences
Public health or related public policy
Public health or related research

Learning Objectives:
1-describe the source of common threats to health in urban environments 2-discuss the short and long term nature of environmental health threats 3-list some ways to avoid or minimize environmental health threats

Keywords: Environmental Health Hazards, Urban Health

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I have been working in the field of health in various capacities for almost 50 years as a physician, public health practitioner and activist. I have published on various public health issues and presented at national and international conferences .
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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