Growing enthusiasm to address corporate influence

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This past August, the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE) held their 36th annual conference in Santiago, Chile. Framed by stunning views of the Andes and the haze of smog trapped by the city’s thermal inversions, scientists from across the globe gathered to share their cutting-edge environmental health research.

As a late-stage PhD student, I presented my work on the e-cigarette exposome — an exciting opportunity. But equally exciting was the chance to attend sessions led by the top scientists whose work I have long cited. 

I was most excited for one session in particular: Why Countering Harmful Industry Impacts and Exposures on Health is Critical for Environmental Justice, co-chaired by Dr. Tracey Woodruff and Dr. Nick Chartres. This session explained the concept of “Industrial Epidemics” — a term used to describe how corporate products and practices can negatively impact public health, while the industries behind them strategically shape science and policy in their favor.

Find the full text of this post by Haleigh Cavalier, MPH on the blog of our partners at Collaborative for Health & Environment.

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