Within the last decade, new scientific evidence on the health impact of contaminants has been reported and current study methodologies have allowed the identification of previously unrecognized chronic immune, nephrotoxic, neurodevelopmental, genotoxic and other health effects, particularly duringchildhood, the most vulnerable life stage , and in workers, the most directly exposed group.

More information and knowledge about all these issues are required in many countries in order to take action towards prevention, education and policy considerations. In fact, in many countries (especially developing ones) the potential exposure to environmental risks either via contaminated food ingestion or polluted air – is yet to be recognized in the context of public health. There is a need to recognize the problem, assess its magnitude and plan interventions to stop exposure, including policy-related measures.

Improved networking will enable the planning of intersectoral preventive and remedial actions and fulfill the international commitments made. In fact, although a number of international agreements are being or have been achieved, further progress in the their country implementation needs to be strengthened.

Dear all,

We will be holding the II Regional Congress of the Latin America Regional Group of the Society for Risk Analysis in Bogota City, Colombia, April 9th-12th, 2012. There will be pre-congress courses, international experts lecturing on Climate Change, Natural Threats, New Technologies, and Contamination/Environmental Health, and the traditional poster and oral presentation sessions with colleagues coming from all over the Americas.

Technicians, Researchers, Consultants and Gov officers with interests in all disciplines related to the Risk Analysis arena may find a unique opportunity to learn of what is being doing in the region, plan collaborations with colleagues, participate in SRA-LA development, and meet professionals from Academia, Government, Industry and Consulting sectors, a same time/same place chance for moving forward in your capacities!!

I would just need to add that this II Congress will be conducted in a place plenty of attractions, from montains and lakes to islands and beaches.

FECHA:
16 de diciembre de 2011

LUGAR:
Aula Magna
Facultad de Farmacia
Universidad de Alcalá

PROGRAMA E INSCRIPCIÓN:
Descargar información detallada (PDF).

ORGANIZAN:
Facultad de Farmacia (UAH)
Sección de Toxicología Ambiental (AETOX)

Descargar las conclusiones del Comité Científico (PDF).