There are six Areas of Concerns (AOCs), as identified by the International Joint Commission (IJC), in New York State. We have utilized the Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS), which has records for all patients admitted to state-regulated hospital facilities, to compare incidence of selected diseases reported in hospitalized patients who reside in a zip code which is within 15 miles of body water of these sites as those of residents of the rest of New York State. We found significant elevations of ischeamic heart diseases in both men and women and significant elevations of disorders of the female genital tract and thyroid disease in women at all age groups above 25 years. While many factors influence incidence of thyroid, genital and heart disease, our results are consistent with the hypothesis that exposure to environmental contaminants through residence near polluted sites may be a contributor. See www.albany.edu/ihe/prod03.htm
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, the participant (learner) in this session will be able to: 1. List five diseases that relate to Persistent organic pollutants. 2. Disscuss possible relationship between exposure to persistent organic and selected diseases
Keywords: Environmental Exposures, Toxic Dumps
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
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I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.