Lobbies Medical Facility For An Update On The Law Toxic Substances Control

The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, American Nurses Association and the American Public Health Association recently joined forces to express their concern about the U.S. government regulation of toxic chemicals, noting that the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) has not been updated since 1976. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is using TSCA to regulate new chemicals and existing commercial chemicals when they pose a risk to human health or the environment.

Asbestos is a toxic chemical, which appears in the current TSCA. This mineral fiber is known to cause cancer, lung cancer and mesothelioma, a cancer occurring in the protective lining of the lungs. But it can still be a variety of facilities before the partial ban of asbestos in 1989.

Sarah Janssen, a senior researcher at the Natural Resources Defense Council, believes that current laws are so weak that Washington, DC, EPA can not completely eliminate the industry of all hazardous chemicals properly. An example is the claim that TSCA Janssen says there is "no safe level of exposure" to asbestos, and exposure "should be avoided" in order to avoid contracting cancer asbestos and other diseases just as deadly. But the law requires only that the information given warning to the public and companies are still allowed to use a chemical, provided they meet certain regulatory standards.

Probably the most worrisome problem is that there are not enough police resources to companies who work with asbestos, and the corners have been cut, even if it endangers the lives of workers and community members. In many cases, are not issued warnings and regulations are ignored.

Earth Day Emphasizes Environmental, Industrial Risk Cancer

Earth Day helps us remember the many environmental challenges facing our planet and those living in today's meeting. Undoubtedly, the environment and progressive "green" movement has come a long way and become even likely that during the last decade. However, there is a risk of cancer and the industrial environment, we must continue working to eliminate. These include asbestos.

Asbestos is classified as carcinogenic to humans, is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used in a variety of commercial and industrial capabilities to its devastating effects on health became apparent in the second half of the 19th century. Asbestos has been found to cause among other serious respiratory diseases, lung cancer and mesothelioma, a fatal malignancy of the lining of internal body tissues. Nevertheless, lobbying efforts, commercial and corporate cover-up and delayed the legislative prohibition of asbestos beyond the point where its dangers to human health was obvious.

Yes, it took a collaboration between the Environmental Protection Agency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the consumption of several companies and interest groups at risk, but asbestos was finally banned in America in 1989. Unfortunately, at this time asbestos had already left a deadly legacy of thousands of workers, families and communities affected by exposure to asbestos.

The latency between exposure to asbestos and the onset of mesothelioma symptoms can vary from 30 to 60 years, depending on the level of exposure. The exhibition has been common in shipyards, power plants, oil refineries and mines. And even though these industries employ more actively asbestos as a commercial component, the infrastructure of asbestos before the ban and industrial products remain a threat to workers in these occupations. It may not be a coincidence between the branches is less favorable to the ground in many aspects.

Earth Day reminds us of the dangers that arise when business interests' to pay for the health of the planet and its inhabitants. Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance will continue the information and advocacy for people affected by exposure to asbestos during the fight to see the end of the industry and the environment, the risk of cancer.

Environmental Toxins - We Can Protect Ourselves From Invisible Killers?

By: James Kingslands

 

He is known as the title suggests, that our lives are a constant threat against the environmental toxins. Entire ecosystem, flora fauna, difficulty sustaining and maintaining life. Health and wellness is not just for humans but for all living beings on earth.

Is it really possible for us to eliminate the presence of these toxic elements? There is much being written about the practice of living and going green in our daily lives. This is something we can all do something.

We are surrounded by these very real dangers every day for the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat. We will describe briefly what you can do to make our lives and our environment healthier.

The negative effect on babies:

Exposure to chemicals while still in the womb may affect the normal growth and development of the fetus. They may also lead to abnormal development of the brain and other organs of the body in children.

Only a few toasts, and the results of this phenomenon are:

• autistic spectrum disorder (ASD)

• Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)

• Epilepsy

• Tourette syndrome

• cerebral palsy

• Mina Mata disease

According to studies, it was revealed that the incidence of ASD is 1 in 91 children in the United States, which indicates that the significant increase of about 1 to 150th

Effect of toxins in our body:

A healthy body can have 400-500 environmental toxins stored in fat cells. Health problems that come with the most toxic storage as fat in the cell is of neurological disorders to obesity reproduction. Fat cells develop early in infancy and early childhood, during the formation of ever leaving. When we are thin and healthy, they are there, but basically flat, because the weight is obtained with the compound they perform.

Some of the effects of these poisons are:

• neurological diseases (Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, ADHD etc.)

• Cancer

• Lack of nutrition

• hormonal imbalance

• Enzyme dysfunction

• Chronic lung disease

• Copy System

• Headaches

• Obesity

• Muscle and vision problems

• Allergy and asthma

• Endocrine

• Viral infections

• Low stress tolerance

The steady and dramatic of all these diseases has forced the experts to investigate the role of toxins in our lives. Fortunately, they also come with a large number of preventive measures.

Effect of toxins in ecology:

An ecosystem is a place of interaction between humans, plants and animals in their habitats each individual and the environment.

The absorption of these toxins threaten the lives of animals by air, aquatic and terrestrial plants and cause environmental pollution as a whole.

• Air pollution: the emission of toxic gases and chemicals industry, coal burning and exhaust from cars pollute the air we breathe. This air pollution is the main cause of acid rain.

• Water Pollution: Disposal of waste and chemicals and debris to contaminate water and cause water-borne diseases and the threat to aquatic organisms.

The most common toxins

The following toxins are most prevalent in the air, water and food supply:

• Polychlorinated biphenyls

• Dioxins

• Chlorine

• Mold and fungal toxins

• Asbestos

• Volatile Organic Compounds

• Phthalates

• heavy metals

• Pesticides

• Chloroform

How to avoid toxins?

It is impossible to avoid all environmental toxins, but can still take steps to avoid going out of control.

Some of them may be:

• Create a green environment by planting trees and green plants

• Use organic foods and avoid processed foods

• Use natural, non-toxic cleaning products

• The recycling of plastics and even better, minimizing use of plastic

• The use of fuel efficient cars

Our own contribution to environmental protection of the land of these dangerous toxins from the environment can change the lives of innocent animals and plants. The positive effects of human activity will reduce global warming and reduce potential risks. Not only help the ground to provide a healthier environment for everyone.

The author, James King's is dedicated to helping and educating others to keep both a safe environment for their families and spread the word about the problems of health and wellness with toxic cleaning products. Going-Green is a common currency these days, and must be understood and practiced.