The 9th J-HPH Spring Seminar (online)
Date and time: Saturday, 20 April 2024, 13:00 – 17:45
Event Overview:
The environmental pollution caused by organic fluorine compounds, PFAS, has become a significant social issue in various regions. Evidence on the health toxicity of PFAS is accumulating, necessitating urgent problem-solving. The PFAS issue is one of the SDH (Social Determinants of Health) and can be considered as a new health promotion challenge for HPH.
This seminar featured a lecture by Mr. Akio Koizumi (Professor Emeritus at Kyoto University and Director of the Institute for Social Health Medicine and Welfare Laboratory, Kyoto-Hokenkai(Public health association)) entitled “Environmental Issues and Health Promotion, Focusing on the PFAS Issue”. Additionally, three workshops were also held.
Lecture:
“Environmental Issues and Health Promotion, Focusing on the PFAS Issue”
Speaker: Mr. Akio Koizumi (Professor Emeritus at Kyoto University and Director of the Institute for Social Health Medicine and Welfare Laboratory, Kyoto-Hokenkai)
Workshops:
WS1: “Practicing LGBTQ-Friendly Medical Institutions: Taking the First Step as an Ally”
WS2: “Reflecting on our activities with HPH Standards”
WS3: “Health Promotion in Health Support Pharmacies”
