Studies Find Scores Of Toxic Chemicals Common In US Population
Two recent studies, one conducted by New York's Mt. Sinai Hospital and another by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), found that the presence of a wide variety of toxic chemicals in people's bodies is universal in our society. In the Mt. Sinai's study, nine environmentally conscious people were tested for industrial compounds, pollutants and other chemicals. A total of 167 chemicals, including heavy metals, phosphates, dioxins, chlorine, insecticides and PCB's were found present across the entire group. These chemicals have been linked to cancers, birth defects and nervous system damage. The CDC study tested a larger and more representative sample of 5,000 random Americans. It measured 116 harmful chemicals, some of which were heavy metals, solvents, insecticides, PCB's and plasticizing agents called phthalates. Their findings found a decline in lead levels and a dangerous chemical byproduct of tobacco smoke compared to previous studies. However, some of their findings showed that, compared to adults, children have higher levels of certain pesticides, cotinine, and chemicals used in soft plastic toys and personal care products.
Source: www.ewg.org
Two recent studies, one conducted by New York's Mt. Sinai Hospital and another by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), found that the presence of a wide variety of toxic chemicals in people's bodies is universal in our society. In the Mt. Sinai's study, nine environmentally conscious people were tested for industrial compounds, pollutants and other chemicals. A total of 167 chemicals, including heavy metals, phosphates, dioxins, chlorine, insecticides and PCB's were found present across the entire group. These chemicals have been linked to cancers, birth defects and nervous system damage. The CDC study tested a larger and more representative sample of 5,000 random Americans. It measured 116 harmful chemicals, some of which were heavy metals, solvents, insecticides, PCB's and plasticizing agents called phthalates. Their findings found a decline in lead levels and a dangerous chemical byproduct of tobacco smoke compared to previous studies. However, some of their findings showed that, compared to adults, children have higher levels of certain pesticides, cotinine, and chemicals used in soft plastic toys and personal care products.
Source: www.ewg.org