8 Toxins

Question 0

PCBs (Source and Health/Environmental effects)

Answer 0

Agent orange, oily liquids or solids

Impair liver function, raise blood lipids, cancers and high persistence

Question 1

PBDE (Source and Health/Environmental effects)

Answer 1

Flame retardants

Thyroid, reproductive and neurological probs

Question 2

Dioxins

Answer 2

Paper mills, chemical plants and incinerators

Cancer and birth defects

Question 3

BPA (Source and Health/Environmental effects)

Answer 3

Rigid plastics (water bottles and safety glasses)
Reproductive probs

Question 4

Phthalates

Answer 4

Fragrances, lotions, PVC, Vinyl, and dashboards in cars

Reproductive probs but no proof of actual risk

Question 5

PFAs

Answer 5

Non stick and stain resistant coatings

Liver, thyroid, birth defects and cancer

Question 6

Mercury/Neurotoxins (Source and Health/Environmental effects)

Answer 6

Coal burning power plants (bioaccumulates)

Developmental problems and death

Question 7

Pesticides (Source and Health/Environmental effects)

Answer 7

DDT, chlordane, runoff into water and food

Asthma, neurological problems, developmental and immunization problems