Can the ‘Chemical Soup’ We Live in Cause Cancer?
Everyone, particularly pregnant women, children, and the elderly, should try to avoid coming in contact with chemicals known to be harmful, Birnbaum says. Also, she says, “people need to be aware of their environment, including the air they breathe, the water and food they consume, and the products they use in their home. All of these things even at low doses can impact a person’s health.”
The Environmental Working Group, an advocacy group focused on the environment and public health, recommends you drink filtered tap water rather than bottled water. Also, the group’s Skin Deep cosmetics database looks at the safety of thousands of ingredients in personal care products. The FDA offers guidance on phthalates used in cosmetics, too.
A spokeswoman for the American Chemistry Council says the organization hasn't yet reviewed the report and has no immediate comment.
Can the ‘Chemical Soup’ We Live in Cause Cancer?
Everyone, particularly pregnant women, children, and the elderly, should try to avoid coming in contact with chemicals known to be harmful, Birnbaum says. Also, she says, “people need to be aware of their environment, including the air they breathe, the water and food they consume, and the products they use in their home. All of these things even at low doses can impact a person’s health.”
The Environmental Working Group, an advocacy group focused on the environment and public health, recommends you drink filtered tap water rather than bottled water. Also, the group’s Skin Deep cosmetics database looks at the safety of thousands of ingredients in personal care products. The FDA offers guidance on phthalates used in cosmetics, too.
A spokeswoman for the American Chemistry Council says the organization hasn't yet reviewed the report and has no immediate comment.