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PEHSU Grand Rounds | Understanding the Role of Phthalates and Phenols in Fertility, Pregnancy, and Child Health: From Research to Prevention - March 21, 2018 at 1:00pm ET
posted on Mar 19, 2018
Title: Understanding the Role of Phthalates and Phenols in Fertility, Pregnancy, and Child Health: From Research to Prevention
Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Time: 1:00pm EDT
Presenter: Carmen Messerlian, PhD, MPH; Research Scientist; Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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.
