Toxic Chemicals are Contributing to an Epidemic of Chronic Illnesses
Submitted by superuser on Wed, 02/21/2007 - 10:03am.
Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Connecticut
More than one third of the U.S. population is suffering from a range of chronic diseases, including cancers, asthma, autism, learning disabilities, endometriosis, Parkinson’s disease and others.
Scientific evidence increasingly indicates that toxic chemicals contribute to this epidemic of diseases and disorders and that children are uniquely vulnerable to health damage from toxic substances.
We assume that many things in our daily lives are safe - but many are not.
For example:
Many cleaning products contain dangerous chemicals. Toxic cleaning chemicals are linked to asthma, cancer, and infertility and can damage our hormone and nervous systems. These chemicals are commonly used in daycare centers, schools, and even hospitals.
Many materials commonly used in school buildings, such as carpet, upholstery and particleboard, emit Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) which can cause headaches, nausea, and can damage the liver, kidneys and nervous system. Some, such as formaldehyde, are known or likely to cause cancer and can trigger asthma attacks.
Some home and garden pesticides (weed and bug killers) are associated with increases in some kinds of childhood leukemia and brain cancer. Pesticides can also damage children's coordination, memory and stamina, including their ability to learn, play or draw a picture.
Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Connecticut
Working to Replace Toxic Chemicals with Safer Alternatives
You Can Help! Be a Part of the Solution!
The Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Connecticut is a coalition of citizens, scientists, health professionals, workers, educators and disability organizations, seeking to protect health from toxic hazards. We are calling for legislation that will enable government to require safer alternatives in everyday products, building materials, and in all ways that toxic chemicals can come into our lives. Join us in a campaign to protect health, the environment and children!
Contact David Schultz at CtCOSH 860 953 2674 david.ctcosh@snet.net to find out how you can be a part of the campaign in CT.
Scientific evidence increasingly indicates that toxic chemicals contribute to this epidemic of diseases and disorders and that children are uniquely vulnerable to health damage from toxic substances.
We assume that many things in our daily lives are safe - but many are not.
For example:
Many cleaning products contain dangerous chemicals. Toxic cleaning chemicals are linked to asthma, cancer, and infertility and can damage our hormone and nervous systems. These chemicals are commonly used in daycare centers, schools, and even hospitals.
Many materials commonly used in school buildings, such as carpet, upholstery and particleboard, emit Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) which can cause headaches, nausea, and can damage the liver, kidneys and nervous system. Some, such as formaldehyde, are known or likely to cause cancer and can trigger asthma attacks.
Some home and garden pesticides (weed and bug killers) are associated with increases in some kinds of childhood leukemia and brain cancer. Pesticides can also damage children's coordination, memory and stamina, including their ability to learn, play or draw a picture.
Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Connecticut
Working to Replace Toxic Chemicals with Safer Alternatives
You Can Help! Be a Part of the Solution!
The Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Connecticut is a coalition of citizens, scientists, health professionals, workers, educators and disability organizations, seeking to protect health from toxic hazards. We are calling for legislation that will enable government to require safer alternatives in everyday products, building materials, and in all ways that toxic chemicals can come into our lives. Join us in a campaign to protect health, the environment and children!
Contact David Schultz at CtCOSH 860 953 2674 david.ctcosh@snet.net to find out how you can be a part of the campaign in CT.
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