"The urine and blood of more than 22,000 participants involved in a US study tested and the researchers then compared the presence of the chemicals against their socioeconomic status. They found nine chemicals seemed to be mainly associated with people with higher incomes and social status. These included arsenic and mercury came from seafood along with thallium, perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorononaoic acid. Benzophenone-3, a component in sunscreen, was also associated with higher wealth. Mono (carboxyoctyl) phthalate, which is found in the packaging used for food and personal care products such as shampoo, were also elevated in the rich. They found that chemicals associated with cigarettes and living near to or working in heavy industry, such as thallium, cadmium and lead, were found more in those from poorer backgrounds. Other chemicals associated with ready meal food packaging were also found more often in those of lower socioeconomic status. Dr Tyrrell added it was suprising to see so many chemicals that appear to be associated with wealthier individuals. Recently the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists sparked concern among expectant mothers by advising them not to use non-stick frying pans, buying new furniture or painting due to concerns about the levels of chemicals they could expose their unborn children too."
Posted on: Sat, 03 Aug 2013 20:32:13 +0000
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