Friday, May 1, 2009

Household Chemicals May Show Up in Blood

Household Chemicals May Show Up in Blood
http://www.webmd.com/news/20090501/household-chemicals-may-show-up-in-blood

Study by Environmental Group Shows Toxic Chemicals End Up in Blood Samples

May 1, 2009 -- Up to 48 toxic chemicals commonly used in everyday consumer products have shown up in blood and urine samples of five prominent women environmental activists, according to a study by the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit organization devoted to protecting human health and the environment.

"Testing was primarily targeted toward products used in everyday consumer products that have escaped regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act," Anila Jacob, MD, MPH, a senior scientist with the organization, said at a news briefing.
 

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