- Prior to the 20th century, only 1 out of 8,000 people were stricken with cancer. With the myriad of chemicals introduced since the industrial revolution, the rate of cancer has risen to 1 out of every 3 people.
- Since WW II, we have developed more than 80,000 chemicals for use in cleaners, pesticides, plastics, hygiene products and more.
- 80% of exposure to chemicals occurs in the home. A 5 year study concluded that many homes have chemical levels 70 times higher than outside air.
- Cleaning products found in the home are 3 times more likely to cause cancer than outdoor air pollution.
- The average American home uses more chemicals than were found in a typical chemistry lab in the early 1900’s.
- Laundry detergents contain harmful chemicals that are known to disrupt endocrine systems. They also contain synthetic fragrances that effect allergies and asthma.
- One third of the substances used in the fragrance industry are toxic.
- Glass cleaners and spot removers contain chemicals known to cause cancer and disrupt the nervous system.
- Antimicrobial soaps contain a pesticide that causes reproductive problems and promotes the growth of E. coli.
- Oven cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners and air fresheners contain extremely toxic chemicals that are neurotoxic & known to cause cancer.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Chemicals
This information was in the Nature's Sunshine
March 2012 newsletter that Lora Jean sent to me. It amazes me, makes
me angry, but also encourages me in that maybe I'm on the right track in
ridding our home of these chemicals!
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