Abstract
Environmental risk factors are ubiquitous, and a growing body of evidence has shown exposure to many environmental hazards is associated with poorer health outcomes. Environmental hazards are linked to human health across the life span, with maternal exposure to a wide range of environmental hazards, such as air pollution, endocrine disrupting chemicals, pesticides and heavy metals, associated with neonatal outcomes and longer-term child health. There is a small body of evidence emerging that suggests maternal and paternal exposure to environmental hazards in the preconception period may be associated with negative health outcomes of resulting children. Understanding the environmental and occupational exposures most pertinent to preconception care allows care givers to provide advice on limiting exposure, which in turn improves the odds of protecting the long-term health of the child. This presentation will provide an overview of the current evidence from the environmental health research. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to discuss pathways of reducing exposure to the environmental health risks most pertinent to the preconception period.
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