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Preventing Diseases by Reducing Exposure to Harmful Chemicals

Pollution, environmental and human health | Public and global health

Health and Environmental Alliance (HEAL)
Health and Environmental Alliance (HEAL)

We are pleased to inform that the conference will take place under the patronage of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU.

  • Date (DD-MM-YYYY)

    10-06-2025

  • Address

    Warszawa, Poland

  • Cost

    Free

  • Education type

    Hybrid

  • CPD subtype

    Scheduled

Description

About the conference  

Chemical pollution in the air, water, soil, food, and everyday products is on the rise, increasing the risks for people's health. Recent Eurobarometer data indicate that 84% of Poles are concerned about the health impacts of exposure to harmful chemicals. Despite growing scientific evidence on the links between chemicals and diseases, such as reproductive health issues, the development of obesity, diabetes, and even cancer, policy action remains insufficient and needs to be strengthened to better protect our health.  

Our speakers and selected key themes 

This conference will bring together European and Polish experts, scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the urgent health impacts of harmful chemicals. It aims to build capacity, raise awareness, and foster collaboration among decision-makers to drive action at both national and EU levels. Speakers include: Dr. Maria Neira, World Health Organization; Dr. Ian Marnane, European Environment Agency; Prof. Philippe Grandjean, University of Southern Denmark; Dr. Aleksandra Rutkowska, Medical University of Gdańsk and DetoxEd; Christian Horemans, National Federation of Independent Health Insurance Funds, Belgium.

The main topics will include: 

🟠 The latest science on health impacts of chemicals exposure, including evidence from EU Biomonitoring Results of the EU Biomonitoring Survey and its implications for Poland.  

🟠 Outlook on policy measures needed, including the implementation of the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) and opportunities under the REACH revision.  

🟠 Insights from the Polish survey on awareness of health impacts related to hazardous chemicals.  

We will share more details about the event program soon. 

Registration 

Participation in the conference is free of charge.  

You are welcome to join either in person or online. Please note that the number of seats for in person attendance is limited. For your convenience, please select 'English' from the menu in the top right corner of the registration form below.

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