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Persistent Organic Pollutants : POPs in Regarding to the Department of Health, Thailand

Persistent Organic Pollutants : POPs in Regarding to the Department of Health, Thailand Environmental Workshop on POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants) for Asian Countries July 24 - August 12, 2003 Suwon, the Republic of Korea Miss Juthamas Kettad Sanitation and Health Impact Assessment Div.

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Persistent Organic Pollutants : POPs in Regarding to the Department of Health, Thailand

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  1. Persistent Organic Pollutants : POPsin Regarding to the Department of Health, Thailand Environmental Workshop on POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants) for Asian Countries July 24 - August 12, 2003 Suwon, the Republic of Korea Miss Juthamas Kettad Sanitation and Health Impact Assessment Div. Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health,Thailand Country Report

  2. The Kingdom of Thailand : in General • Asian • area = 514,000 km2 • tropical rainfed • monsoon climate • 7 geographical regions • 76 provinces • Population 63.43 million • Occupation - majority agriculture • Thai language • 95% Buddhism • 97% Literacy rate •Democratic / Constitutional monarchy • Members of Parliament - Election • Administrative system - Central - Provincial - Local GDP = 1,843 $ US (2000)

  3. Interventions on Management & Control for POPs Substances (chemicals) Ministry Industry Agriculture & Cooperatives Public Health Reporting Rescue team Identification Prescription Banning Medical treatment Toxic Substances Act, 1967 Hazardous Substances Act, 1992 Regulations Measures(MSDS) Registration

  4. More Attempts for Chemicals & POPs Responsible Care Project 6 Codes of Management Practices The Federal of Thai Industry (700 chemical companies) • CAER (Community Awareness & Emergency Response) • Process Safety • Employee health & safety • Distribution • Pollution prevention • Product stewardship Public (communities) Government Agencies Health surveillance & Medical treatment Hazardous waste management / practices

  5. Mission Orientation Dept. of Health, Min. of Public Health, Thailand

  6. Dept. of Health, Min. of Public Health, Thailand

  7. Organization Chart Dept. of Health, Min. of Public Health, Thailand

  8. Ongoing Activities for POPS Dept. of Health, Min. of Public Health, Thailand

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