G2 - Environmental Contaminants & Reproductive Health: What Should We Tell Our Patients?
G2 - Environmental Contaminants & Reproductive Health: What Should We Tell Our Patients?
Title: G2 - Environmental Contaminants & Reproductive Health: What Should We Tell Our Patients?
Disciplines: Childbearing (CB), Women’s Health (WH)
Learning Objectives:
- Describe concept of endocrine disruption
- Identify 3 chemicals of concern in regards to reproductive health
- Coach patients on steps to decrease exposure to environmental toxins
There is a growing concern that common environmental toxins have adverse effects on human health, and data indicates that pregnant women and their fetuses, in addition to children, are particularly vulnerable. This session reviews some of the data relating environmental toxins and human health, and provides some suggestions for avoiding adverse health outcomes.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Monterrey (Disney Coronado Springs)
Presenting Author:
Marya G. Zlatnik, MD, MMS
Moderator:
Susan Peck, MSN, APN, C