Public Health Awareness...
A Medical Perspective
Linda Hutchinson, RN Edie McRae, LVN
Michele Brooks, RN Celia Goodson, MD Christa Shaugan, RN

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12/01/07 - Bleach

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01/01/08 - 409

01/15/08 - Cascade

02/01/08 - Tea Tree Oil

02/15/08 - Dry Cleaning

03/01/08 - Poison Control

03/15/08 - Clorox Green

04/01/08 - Earth Day

04/15/08 - More Tea Tree Oil


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How Chemicals Affect Us

Air Quality/Asthma

Cancer

ADHD/Autism

Dangers Under Your Sink

Cancer - Dry Cleaning

Pet Danger

FEMA: Are you Ready?
Household Chemical Emergency


Danger: chemical hazards

Children - Chemical Exp
Outside the Home

As Medical Professionals, we wanted to share some of the Chemical Dangers you possibly have in your home...

Dangers you might not be aware of.

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150 chemicals that are commonly found in homes are linked to Allergies, Birth Defects, Cancer and Psychological Abnormalities.

Cancer is the #1 cause of death in children and #2 in adults and there are more diagnosed children with learning disabilities than ever before.

DID YOU EVER WONDER WHY??

Other Diseases commonly related to chemical exposure:
  1. Fibromyalgia
  2. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  3. Arthritis
  4. Lupus
  5. Multiple Sclerosis
  6. Circulatory Disorders
  7. Alzheimer's Disease
  8. Parkinson's Disease
  9. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  10. Depression
  11. Hormonal Problems


Points to consider:
  • 62 Toxic Chemicals are in the average home.
  • Over 72,000 Synthetic Chemicals have been produced since World War II.
  • Toxic Chemicals in household cleaners are 3 times more likely to cause CANCER than outdoor air.
  • Over 3 Million Poisonings are reported every year and household cleaners are the NUMBER ONE cause of Poisoning of Children.
  • Bleach is linked to the rising rates of breast cancer in women, reproductive problems in men and learning and behavioral problems in children.
  • Since 1980, ASTHMA has increased by 600%. The Canadian Lung Association and the Asthma Society of Canada has identified common household cleaners and cosmetics as triggers.
  • Formaldehyde, phenol, benzene, toluene, xylene are found in common household cleaners and cosmetics. These Chemicals are cancer Causing and are Toxic to the Immune System.


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