Common Toxicities Beyond Cell Phone Use: Part 2

Cell phone may not be the only common everyday tool or product we use that can cause a health concern in our lives.Everyday we may come in contact with something that triggers a health mechanism that can cause harm to us without knowing it. Physicians, Environmental scientist and Public Health workers are pressing to get better informed messages to the public about these exposures.

Many old homes, shipping yards and brake lines in older cars may have asbestos which is known to cause asbestosis a fibrotic thickening of the lining of the lungas well as cause lung cancer.

Bisphenol or BPA is linked to numerous illnesses. We see it often in babies plastic formula bottles and some metal cans. It can cause biochemical changes that cause hormonal imbalances in the prostate,  some cognitive function in brain.

Many kitchen counter tops have a chemical in them called formaldehyde. It can be found in some in furniture as well. Some companies use it to create couches.

Many household paints contain hexane as well. It is known to cause nerve damage. It is a solven in many paints, spray glues and stain removers, too.

Methylene Chloride can cause death and toxicity and is found in wood flooring cleaners, water repellents and some spray shoe polishes.

Marcus Wells MD, MPH is a previous clinical associate from the NIH and has a Master's in Public Health from Emory University specializing in Environmental & Occupational Health
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