Abstract
Keynote Lectures Monday, Beatrix Theater, August 26, 2019, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Urbanization and the shift to industrialized economies in Africa are leading to increased exposure to contaminants such as pesticides, heavy metals, toxic industrial chemicals and hazardous wastes released into air, water and soil. Africa has higher exposure to poor conditions related to water, sanitation, hygiene, and solid fuel use compared to most other parts of the world. Most of the populations in Africa depend on climate sensitive agricultural resources for livelihood. Hence, Africa is more vulnerable to adverse effects on public health of climate change than other regions. Despite the substantial disease burden and economic impact of environmental stressors on public health, significant environmental health data gaps exist about Africa. With half of the expected global population growth to be in Africa by 2050, increased knowledge of the nature and magnitude of environmental health risks in Africa is important to improve global public health.
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