Learning Objectives:
By the end of this module, participants should be able to:
- Define endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and describe sources, routes, and timing of exposure.
- Understand the toxicological and human literature on phthalates and phenols, two large chemical classes with widespread population exposure.
- Describe how phthalates and phenols may impact reproductive, perinatal, or pediatric health.
- Understand primary prevention strategies and methods to reduce exposure.
Presenter:
Carmen Messerlian, PhD, MSc
Research Scientist
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Grand Rounds: Understanding the Role of Phthalates and Phenols in Fertility, Pregnancy, and Child Health: From Research to Prevention – March 21, 2018 posted on Mar 17, 2020
Sheela Sathyanarayana, MD, MPH
Timur S. Durrani, MD, MPH, MBA; Co-Director PEHSU Western States