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Pollution in People: A Study of Toxic Chemicals in Washingtonians
URL: http://www.pollutioninpeople.org

Description:
Results from a study of toxic chemicals found in the hair, blood, and urine of 10 Washington state residents. Chemicals tested for were: plasticizing chemicals (phthalates), flame retardants, heavy metals (lead, arsenic, and mercury), perfluorinated chemicals, and pesticides (including DDT). Also includes profiles of participants, details about the chemicals, and suggestions for safer alternatives. A project of the Toxic-Free Legacy Coalition, a coalition of more than 50 Washington organizations.

LII Topics: General Resources, Pollutants & Toxic Substances

Publisher:
Toxic-Free Legacy Coalition

Extra Keywords
PBDE PCB

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Environmental health -- Washington (State)
Environmental toxicology

LII Database Information:
Record 21650 created by Maria Brandt on 05/23/2006
Last modification on 05/31/2006
Published: 06/01/2006  
Funding agency: Washington State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21650

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