Ukraine President Poison By Dioxin. Very great and informative history in addition of Dioxin harmful causes and effects. It also include source of dioxin . How to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of dioxin (harmful chemical)

2. Slides Made
by Dr. Saba
Amjad
TOPIC: UKRAINE PRESIDENT
POISON BY DIOXIN
List of Context
• History of Ukraine President
• Speaking to BBC
• What is Dioxin
• Sources of Dioxin
• Exposure pathway
• Dioxins in food
• Effects of dioxins on health
• Prevention and Control
• Reducing Exposure

3. History of Ukraine President:
• The President of Ukraine name was Viktor
Yushchenko.
• Yushchenko was elected president of Ukraine
in 2004, took office in 2005 and remained there
until 2010.
• During “Orange Revolution” in 6 September
2004, Yushchenko became seriously ill, so
much so that he was transported to a hospital in
Vienna, Austria, suffering from intestinal issues
as well as face disfigurement with jaundice and
pockmarks.

4. • It has been found to have been poisoned with dioxin, a chemical found in agent orange a
herbicide that was blamed for myriad health problems in U.S. local villagers, according to The
New York Times.
• Doctors said his blood levels of the toxin were “more than 1,000 times higher than normal, The
second highest level ever recorded in humans”. They also suggested that he had eaten the
poison.
Speaking to the BBC
• According to the investigation, the poison was added to the rice which was served at the
table.”When asked if he believed Vladimir Putin was responsible for the poisoning, he
said: “I have an answer, but I cannot voice it.”
• He also said that; “It is my growing conviction that what happened to me was an act of
political reprisal against a politician in opposition. The aim, naturally, was to kill me.”
• To this day, there is no definitive answer as to how and who poisoned Yushchenko, but
many pointed to a dinner he had with Ukrainian officials who had ties with Russian
officials after which he fell ill.

5. What is Dioxin?
• Dioxin is a general name for a large group of chemical compounds with similar
structure. These compounds are made up of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and
chlorine atoms. They are also known as persistent environmental pollutants
(POPs), can remain in the environment for many years.
• It includes polychlorinated dibenzo para dioxins (PCDD’s), polychlorinated
dibenzofurans (PCDF’s), and dioxin like Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s).
• The chemical name for dioxin is: 2,3,7,8- tetrachlorodibenzo para dioxin (TCDD).
• The chemical formula of TCDD is C12H4Cl4O2.
• Pure dioxin looks like white, crystalline needles.

6. Sources of dioxin
• The use of fuels, such as wood, coal, or oil.
• Natural phenomena, such as volcanic activity
and forest fires.
• The production of some herbicides and
pesticides.
• Burning processes, such as hospital waste,
backyard burning and commercial or municipal
waste incineration.
• The dismantling and recycling of electronic
products.
• Cigarette smoking.

7. Dioxin exposure pathways

8. Dioxins in food
More than 90% Trusted Source of human exposure to dioxins comes through food,
primarily animal products, such as dairy, meat, fish, and shellfish.
Research reported traces of dioxins in the following foods items:
• butter
• cheese.
• human milk.
• ice cream.
• eggs.
• ocean fish.
• beef, chicken, and pork.

9. Effects of dioxins on human health
• Chloracne: It is excessive skin oiliness, whiteheads,
blackheads, and cysts appear within two months of
overexposure on the skin, especially face, and armpits.
• Hyperpigmentation: Skin color darkens.
• Hyperkeratosis: Skin thickens, appears scaly, and scars.
• Conjunctivitis: Inflammation of the eye.
• Thyroid and other glands: Hormones are disrupted, and
immunity may be suppressed.
• Reproduction: Lowered sperm count.
• Nerves: Peripheral neuropathy.
• Liver: Abnormal function.
• Cancer: Incidence may increases.

10. Prevention and control of dioxin exposure
• Proper incineration of contaminated material is the best available method of
preventing and controlling exposure to dioxins.
• Prevention or reduction of human exposure is best done via source-directed
measures.
• For Example, Strict control of industrial processes to reduce formation of dioxins as
much as possible.

11. • Avoiding fatty meats or cutting the fat off meat before use.
• Checking dioxin levels in local waters before fishing for food.
• Wash fruits and vegetables to remove any leftovers pesticides and herbicides before
eating.
• Use fat-free or low-fat milkand use butter in moderation.
• Diversify your diet.
Reduce Exposure of Dioxin in daily life