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The body of our children is polluted by contaminants
The first study of its kind found concentrations of certain chemicals higher among children than among their parents
Ottawa (Ontario) - The dangerous toxic pollutants were detected in the body of every child and every parent who participated in a Canadian study whose results were announced today by Environmental Defence. The first Canadian study of its kind found concentrations of certain chemicals higher among children than among their parents. Families volunteers from the BC, Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick have participated in the study.
The report innovator Children, Toxic Nation: A Report on Pollution in families reveals the presence of toxic products, such as antitaches, fire retardants, mercury, lead, DDT and BDP among Canadian children and their parents . In several cases, the children in the study were more contaminated than their parents by chemicals still in use, including antitaches (perfluorinated compounds or PFCs), brominated flame retardants (PBDEs), heavy metals, insecticides metabolites organophosphate and PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons). Many chemicals found in the bodies of children are associated with cancer, developmental disorders, respiratory disorders, neurological damage and the endocrine deregulation.
This report is the first in Canada to verify the presence of children and their parents, a range of toxic substances into the environment and in the manufacture of products of everyday use. It demonstrates that Canadian families are contaminated, no matter where they work, play or go to school, and no matter where they live or the age of their members.
"Our children are poisoned each day by toxic chemicals that surround them at home, school and play," said Dr. Rick Smith, Executive Director, Environmental Defence. The fact that children in our study of chemical concentrations higher than their parents is an indictment face of federal inaction and the failure of legislation for the protection of the environment. "
The study Children, Toxic Nation has checked blood and urine of 13 members of five families (seven children and six adults). At the request of Environmental Defence, laboratory experts from Quebec and the BC have checked in children and their parents the possible presence of 68 chemicals. These laboratories have found a total of 46 of the 68 targeted products (68 per cent), including 38 substances causing reproductive disorders (reproduction) and dangerous for children's development, 38 suspected carcinogenic chemicals, 23 chemicals that can disrupt the endocrine system, 19 neurotoxins, and 12 chemicals associated with respiratory disorders. On average, 32 chemicals were found among parents and 23 children.
"When I saw how there were different chemicals in my body, I have been reversed. But when I saw the toxic substances in the body of my son, I was angry. Our children deserve to be better protected, "said Viviane Maraghi, mother and voluntary study Toxic Nation, Montreal. The study found 36 chemicals at Viviane, is the highest number among all the volunteers. The body of his son 10 years, Aladin Bonin, had 25 chemicals. "It's not just that children are also contaminated with these chemicals, said Aladin. It is important that adults do something to resolve this problem. "
"I was very worried when I saw the long list of chemicals found in the body of my daughter. As a mother, I find it inconceivable that my daughter is more polluted than me by certain substances, "said Barri Cohen, mother and voluntary study capita Toronto. The study found 31 chemicals in Barri Cohen and 24 at her daughter 10 years, Ada Dowler-Cohen.
Environmental Defence: Environmental Defence protects the environment and health. We are doing research. We educate. We go to court if necessary. All this to ensure clean air, safe food and healthy ecosystems. Throughout the country. www.environmentaldefence.ca
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