Something In the Air: Dr. Tracey Woodruff on the Impact of Environmental Health on You
In this episode of Health Gig, Doro and Tricia welcome Dr. Tracey Woodruff, the director of the Reproductive Health and the Environment program at the University of California-San Francisco. From her background in public health and work at the EPA, Dr. Woodruff presents critical findings about how environmental policies impact individuals mortality and morbidity. She addresses challenges and breakthroughs, as well as provides listeners with useful tips to reduce their exposure to toxic chemicals.
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qUOTES:
The EPA has been regulating particulate matter, air pollution, and ozone, requiring lower amounts of allowable levels of air pollution over time. People have lived longer because of that. –Dr. Tracey Woodruff
We've seen a great shift in the last 20 years of disease burden, globally. In the 1990s it was communicable diseases. Now, it’s chronic diseases or non-communicable diseases. –Dr. Tracey Woodruff
Tips to lower exposure to toxic chemicals in the home are: don’t microwave in plastic, use ceramic, wash your hands before you eat, reduce dust, and eat organic when possible. –Dr. Tracey Woodruff
Show Notes:
Environmental factors significantly influence children's health.
Toxic chemicals in plastics can affect metabolic disorders.
Children are more vulnerable to environmental toxins than adults.
Cumulative chemical exposures can lead to serious health risks.
Public awareness of environmental health issues is increasing, leading to calls for change.
Protecting maternal and child health is essential for future generations. The EPA's regulations have led to healthier and more productive populations.
Corporate lobbying heavily influences environmental health policies.
The shift in disease burden reflects changes in environmental health.
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