GERMANY PP.1

Country: Germany
Topic: Addressing the public health and medical issues associated with the
use of toxic chemicals.
Committee: world health organization.
Countries are urged to have more stringent regulations on the

manufacturing and dumping of poisonous substances. This should
incorporate prohibiting or regulating the use of very dangerous chemicals
and demanding for less risky options. Such programmes as Registration,
Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) in
European Union can aid in identification and management of high-risk
substances.
Regular monitoring of hazardous substances in the environment and at

workplaces can help to identify locations and populations exposed.
Transparent labeling of toxic chemical products to let consumers know
about risks involved and how to use them safely. Provision of personal
protective equipment (PPE) to work force and training them on its usage.
Development and dissemination of clinical guidelines for diagnosis,
treatment, prevention and management of diseases caused by exposure to
toxic chemicals. Accepting engagement in international agreements like
Stockholm Convention on POPs aimed at global control and phase out of
dangerous chemicals. Finally, To address public health issues connected
with poisonous chemicals needs comprehensive regulation, monitoring
education, occupational safety services, medical interventions researches,
international collaboration as well as community involvement. There are
ways through which these strategies can be put into practice in order to
reduce the hazards presented by toxic chemicals thereby protecting the
general public’s health.
Causes we need to address the public health and medical issues

associated with the use of toxic chemicals:
The first cause is human health impact, Exposure to toxic chemicals can
cause immediate health problems such as skin and eye irritation,
respiratory issues, poisoning, and acute organ damage. Certain groups,
such as children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with
preexisting health conditions, are more susceptible to the harmful effects of
toxic chemicals. Exposure to toxic chemicals can cause immediate health
problems such as skin and eye irritation, respiratory issues, poisoning, and
acute organ damage.
Next, environmental health, which includes pollution, is also a significant

cause of degradation. Moreover, air, water and soil can become
contaminated by toxic chemicals leading to massive environmental damage
and affecting the whole ecosystems thus impacting on wildlife including
animals. For instance, heavy metals such as mercury and pesticides like
organochlorine compounds bioaccumulate in organisms eventually
biomagnify along food chains that include humans thus causing
bioaccumulation and biomagnification.
Thirdly are economic costs. Treating illnesses from exposure to toxic

chemicals may result in huge healthcare expenses. Also chemical related
ailments can lead to reduced productivity due to absence at work places
and finally disability as it affects working time for employees or staff
members. Similarly remediating polluted areas is expensive therefore
needs huge financial capital as well as time factor.
Germanys role:
Germany is important in making sure the European Union’s rules for

chemicals work well. Their job is to keep people and the environment safe
from harmful chemicals. Germany watches over the EU rules for products
that kill living things, to make sure they are safe. The German Federal
Environmental Agency sets strong rules for air, water, and soil to reduce
harm from toxic stuff. Germany is part of a group that wants to stop making
or using harmful chemicals. Germany joins in a plan to share the load in
trading toxic stuff in other countries.
Germany also pends money on studying poisonous stuff to know how it

affects health and make safer options. Germany likes eco-friendly
chemistry and ways of working, and makes strong rules for work safety as
well as it teaches workers about risks and ways to stay safe. The German
government tells the public about the risks of poisons and how to be safe.
Germany makes strict rules for what info is on product labels about
dangerous stuff. Germany stops bad stuff going into the air and lessens
pollution from chemical places to keep nature and people healthy aswell.
Proposed solution:
Make strict rules like EU's REACH for checking chemicals before selling
them. Stop using very dangerous substances like POPs and
cancer-causing chemicals. Make clear labels on products with toxic
chemicals so people know and can choose safer things. Watch air, water,
and land for toxic chemicals. Make strong health systems to watch how
chemicals affect people's health and find new dangers. Tell the public about
dangers of toxic chemicals. Help people learn how to use toxic things
safely. Give details and help so people can pick safe products.
Resources:
https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/dsd/dsd_aofw_ni
/ni_pdfs/NationalReports/germany/chemicals.pdf
https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/fileadmin/Dateien/5_Publika
tionen/Gesundheit/Broschueren/Global_Health_Strategy.pdf
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK215787/

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Country: Germany

Committee: world health organization.

Countries are urged to have more stringent regulations on the

Regular monitoring of hazardous substances in the environment and at

Causes we need to address the public health and medical issues

Next, environmental health, which includes pollution, is also a significant

Thirdly are economic costs. Treating illnesses from exposure to toxic

Germany is important in making sure the European Union’s rules for

Germany also pends money on studying poisonous stuff to know how it

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