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Continuing professional education

Dioxin and Other Persistent Organic Pollutants:
the Chemical Terrorist in our Food
Wong Kerlee International Convention Center
11175 Campus Street
Loma Linda, California 92350

Monday, January 27, 2003
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Sponsored by:
Loma Linda University
School of Public Health
Office of continuing professional education
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Who should attend Moderator Register
Schedule and location Fees
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Interesting facts on dioxin and other persistent organic pollutants.
Goal
The goal of this seminar is to present research data on dioxin, one of the many environmental contaminants often called "endrocrine disruptors."
Who should attend
  • Health educators
  • Nutritionists
  • Public health professionals
  • Disease prevention professionals
  • Environmental professionals
  • Homemakers
  • Food technologists
  • Health inspectors
  • Caterers
  • Physicians
  • Food preparers
Seminar overview

Dioxin is a persistent hormone-disrupting chemical that is causing an emerging problem. Dioxin has been associated with carcinogenesis, neurological and behavioral problems, diabetes, immunological problems, endometriosis, and numerous other disorders.

Intervention to reduce the waste stream that introduces dioxin into the environment is of utmost importance as a public health measure. In recent years, concern has been raised regarding potential adverse effects of dioxin, one of many environmental contaminants often called "endocrine disruptors."
Learning objectives
At the conclusion of this seminar participants will:
  • Understand the characteristics of dioxin and dioxin-like chemicals.
  • Understand the history of dioxin emission and exposure.
  • Understand the general effects on humans and animals.
  • Understand the specific human health effects and characteristics of dioxin exposure.
  • Develop an understanding of the mechanisms of effects:
    • Endocrine disruption
    • Carcinogenic
    • Teratogenic
    • Transgenerational
  • Understand the methods of risk and toxicity assessment.
  • Understand the sources of human exposure.
  • Understand the sources of contamination in the environment from dioxin, POPs, etc.
  • Understand the development of governmental guidelines and policy regarding dioxin and POPs.
  • Understand the individual, public, institutional responsibilities toward reducing the waste-stream of dioxin-source materials.
  • Understand preventive measures that individuals can take to reduce exposure.
Moderator
Edward Fujimoto, DrPH CHES
Professor, School of Public Health
Coordinator, Preventive Care Doctoral Program
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California
Speakers
Linda Birnbaum, PhD
Director, Experimental Toxicology Division
National Health and Environmental Effects Laboratory
Office of Research and Development
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Triangle Park, North Carolina
Pat Costner
Senior Scientist
Greenpeace International Science Unit
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Kim Hooper, PhD
Head, Biomonitoring Group
Hazardous Materials Laboratory
California Environmental Protection Agency
Berkeley, California
Dwain Winters
Director of Dioxin Policy Project
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters
Washington D.C.
Continuing professional education
Loma Linda University, School of Public Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Credentialing, the Board of Registered Nurses, the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing and the Commission on Dietitic Registration. Up to 6 hours of credit can be received for this seminar. Application to the American Board of Industrial Hygiene and the Board of Certified Safety Professionals has been made for 0.5 points.
Seminar schedule and location
Registration: 8:00 am
Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Wong Kerlee International Conference Center
11175 Campus Street
Loma Linda, California 92350

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How to register
Telephone (909) 558-4595 or (800) 854-5661
Register with payment to a credit card.

Fax (909) 558-4087
Pay with a credit card and fax your registration form.

Mail your payment and registration form to:
Loma Linda University
Office of continuing professional education
1706 Nichol Hall
Loma Linda, CA 92350
Registration fees

Fees include handouts, continental breakfast, lunch, and continuing education credits.

Pre-registration $150, deadline January 10, 2003
Regular registration $190, based on space availability
Cancellation policy
Refunds requested on or before January 20 will incur a fee of $35. Refunds requested on or after January 21 will receive 50% of the fee paid. No refunds after January 24.
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