Bridging the Gap: Conversations with Dr. Hall: Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) and their Impact on the Health of Women of Color

Bridging the Gap: Conversations with Dr. Hall: Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) and their Impact on the Health of Women of Color is organized by Pri-Med.

Release Date: 8/20/2024
Expiration Date: 8/20/2027

Description:
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are almost ubiquitous and are found in make-up, hair care products, water bottles, food storage containers, rubber gloves, and much more.  African American women’s health has been particularly impacted by EDCs and some have linked higher rates of obesity, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and breast cancer to its exposure. We will look at this topic and examine the evidence as well as explore solutions.

Learning Objectives:

• Review the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on the health of African American women
• Recognize the various products that may contain EDCs as well as ways to avoid them
• Identify and review risk factors for increased breast cancer occurrence

Topics:

• Cultural Competency & Humilit
• Endocrinology
• Hematology & Oncology
• Cultural Competency & Humility - Health Equity
• Environmental Medicine & Toxicology