232 toxic chemicals found in 10 newborns
A new study reveals BPA in nine of 10 randomly selected umbilical cord blood samples.
Photo: ADD Photography/Flickr Among the substances newly discovered, in addition to BPA, included a toxic flame retardant chemical (tetrabromobisphenol A) designed for computer circuit boards, chemicals used in synthetic fragrances (galaxolide and tonalide) for common cosmetics and detergents, and a member of the notorious Teflon chemical family (perfluorobutanoic acid) that helps make non-stick, and grease, stain and water-resistant coatings for a number of everyday consumer products.
The chemicals found in these children are some of the most problematic compounds ever put into commerce. Their presence in fetal cord blood represents a significant failure on the part of the Congress and government agencies charged with protecting human health.
- Study shows BPA may be linked to aggression in little girls.
- BPA can create sexual problems for men.
- Linking BPA and breast cancer
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