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From: jay on 23 Jun 2007 17:28 > ... Endocrine Disruptors .... I found the description of Endocrine Disruptors in the background section of following patent to be rather interesting: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/20040214926.html
From: jay on 23 Jun 2007 20:34 For recent studies related to Endocrine Disruptors, see http://www.ourstolenfuture.org/New/recentimportant.htm
From: jay on 24 Jun 2007 20:14 > Endocrine Disruptors ... Following snippet from a report (http://toxickydomov.cz/doc/6037.pdf) prepared by Greenpeace on Persistent Organic Pollutants: In early 2003, Greenpeace exposed the presence of persistent, bioaccumulative chemical pollutants in samples of house dust taken from homes across the UK. Research published by Greenpeace in October 2003 reveals that these same chemicals can be found in many consumer products readily available on every high street. This re p o rt completes the loop of chemical exposure by illustrating two disturbing developments. Firstly, that many of the same chemicals used routinely in consumer p roducts and present in house dust, are also present in the human body, including in prenatal and newborn children. Secondly, that these chemicals are likely to be having a detrimental effect on the health of children and the human population at large. Significantly, the report also draws together the available evidence that illustrates how and why prenatal and newly born children are part i c ularly at risk from chemical pollutants. The evidence presented here, from academics, governments and well-respected international institutions such as the World Health Organisation (WHO), is not easily dismissed, contributing as it does to a growing bank of international research that reinforces the conclusion of this report - that current chemical legislation is failing to protect children from a harmful chemical assault that begins from a child's conception. The study focuses on seven key chemicals:alkylphenols (nonyl and octylphenol), bisphenol A, brominated flame retardants, organotins, phthalates, chlorinated paraffins and artificial musks. The report uses available research to demonstrate: · the presence of these substances in children (and the human population at large) · the ways in which children are particularly exposed to these substances · how this increased exposure increases the potential for detrimental health impacts · the different illnesses and diseases that are now being linked to this chemical exposure · the specific health impacts ....
From: jay on 24 Jun 2007 20:18 > In early 2003, Greenpeace exposed the presence of persistent, > bioaccumulative chemical pollutants in samples of house dust taken ... Does your omega-3 fish oil contain pesticides DDT and Dieldrin and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) which have all been identified by the EPA as 'probable' carcinogens and are banned in the United States? See http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/news/banned-chemicals-found-in-popu
From: jay on 25 Jun 2007 19:27
> Far and away in the greatest amount were the little-known phthalates, > ubiquitous plasticizers used to soften everything vinyl, including > flooring, raincoats, shoes and purses, tablecloths, shower curtains, > upholstery, carpet backing, garden hoses and PVC water pipes. New Asthma Threat Detected in Homes A July study by a team of Swedish researchers found that two chemicals common in household dust pose significant risks for allergic and asthmatic reactions in children. The chemicals, known as phthalates (pronounced tha-lates), are common plasticizers found in a wide variety of consumer goods around the world. The researchers focused on three phthalates: di-n-butyl phthalate (DnBP), butyl benzyl phthalate (BBzP), and di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). DnBP was not associated with allergies or asthma. BBzP is found in vinyl tile, carpeting, and artificial leather and was strongly associated with nasal allergies and eczema (a rash-like skin allergy). DEHP is heavily used as a plasticizer in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and was found to be an asthma trigger. DEHP could constitute a significant public health concern, as childhood asthma rates have increased sharply around the world in recent years. DEHP is widely used, making up approximately one-half of the global market share of all phthalates. It is found in high concentrations in household dust, and children in industrialized countries are likely exposed to large doses of the chemical each day. The researchers state that inhalation is a likely exposure pathway for DEHP-the chemical is easily inhaled, especially by children whose natural play behaviors place them on the floor, where house dust accumulates. While several studies have examined the concentration of phthalates in household dust, this research is the first to draw a strong link between the chemicals and asthma. Since the publication of the book Our Stolen Future in 1996, phthalates have been the subject of growing controversy. The plastics industry claims the chemicals are safe. However, researchers are concerned about a variety of adverse impacts from phthalates. In addition to the asthma risk identified by the Swedish study, scientists also have linked phthalates to endocrine disruption, which negatively affects hormone levels and the reproductive systems of wildlife and humans. The asthma study will be published in Environmental Health Perspectives and is available at http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/members/2004/7187/7187.html. For more in-depth information about phthalates, visit www.ourstolenfuture.org. |