Chloroform: an EPA test case

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The US EPA has determined that any exposure to chloroform, occasionally found in drinking water, increases cancer risk for human beings. This finding is contested by the Chlorine Chemistry Council, the Chemical Manufacturers Association, and 11 water utility companies. This group is suing the EPA for failing to set appropriate chloroform standards.

Environmental aspects, Public health, Drinking water, Health risk assessment, Contamination, Chloroform

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Answering the endocrine test questions

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The growing health concern over chemicals in the environment that may effect the endocrine glands in humans and animals is examined. Topics addressed include the US Environmental Protection Agency's recommendations for evaluating a chemical's effect on hormones, which are currently being debated along the lines of methodology and animal welfare.

Safety and security measures, Reports, Chemicals, United States. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental health, Endocrine glands, Endocrine system, Environmentally induced diseases, Environmental illness

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Poisoning young minds

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Researchers identify children's exposure to toxic chemicals as a reason for the increase in behavioral disorders in children. The effects of lead poisoning, methylmercury, polychlorinated biphenyls, and pesticides on children's speech development and nueromotor skills are evaluated.

Testing, Causes of, Physiological aspects, Polychlorinated biphenyls, Behavior disorders in children, Childhood mental disorders, Child development, Lead poisoning, Pesticides, Methylmercury, Methylmercury compounds

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