Chemical Exposure and Cardiovascular Disease
About this course
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is associated with several risk factors. This course will mainly focus on chemical exposure, particles and combination exposures in the working environment, while also paying attention to other risk factors connected with life style and environment. Possible disease mechanisms will be discussed, in addition to methods used in research in the field.
This course has been accepted as a theoretical course (15 hours) demanded in the medical specialist education in the training programs of occupational health services at the University of Helsinki in Finland. The acceptance is valid for the specialist training programs at the Faculty of Medicine of all Finnish universities.
Main topics
- History of pollution and CVD
- Epidemiology of chemicals and CVD
- Mechanisms
- Biomarkers
- Other risk factors than chemicals
- Discrepancy between environmental and workplace epidemiology
Price information
The price of the course is EUR 50.
It is possible to pay by invoice and credit card.
Course objectives
Associations between chemical exposures in workplaces and environment and prevalence of CVD will be presented, and possible explanatory mechanisms will be discussed. Relevant methods for use in research projects, including early markers for CVD, will also be covered.
Target groups
- Occupational physicians
- Occupational hygienists
- Researchers with interest in workplace or environmental pollution
General course fee and cancellation information
The courses and workshops vary in price. Please note that the course fee does not cover meals or accommodation. The course fee and day-package fee are invoiced after the registration deadline.
Please note that you are not insured by NIVA.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations received by April, 9th 2021: full refund
Cancellations received by April, 10th 2021 or later: no refund
The total price of the course will be invoiced after the registration deadline.
The price is subject to minor changes.
Contact person
Course Leader
Merete Drevvatne Bugge,
MD, PhD, National Institute of Occupational Health (STAMI), Norway
email: mdb@stami.no
In practical matters, please contact:
Project Manager
Cecilia Weckman
NIVA
mobile: +358 40 1258 748
email: cecilia.weckman@niva.org
