MAC illnesses

Question 1

Lead

Answer 1

Source=leaching from plumbing, sauder, paint, imported toys, lead shot, old gas and contaminated soil
Infants= reduced IQ in children, behavioural changes,
Adults- increased blood pressure, renal dysfunction, likely carcinogenic

Question 2

Arsenic

Answer 2

Source- erosion of soil, mining, industrial effluent, angry spouses
Cancer, thickening and discolouration of skin, N, D, abnormal heart rhythms, numbness and tingling

Question 3

Manganese

Answer 3

Source= natural soil, mining, landfills
Neurological effects, memory loss, decrease in attention span and motor skills

Question 4

Iron

Answer 4

Source= natural, mining
No ill effects at this time

Question 5

Chlorine

Answer 5

Not recommended above 2 mg/L
Source disinfection treatment min .2
Health- undetermined can irritate skin and eyes

Question 6

Fluoride

Answer 6

Naturally and added for dental benefit
DEntal fluorosis and skeletal fluorosis

Question 7

Mercury

Answer 7

Source= soil, rock, mining, industry, waste disposal, pesticides
Loss of peripheral vision, pins and needles, loss of coordination, speech loss, muscle weakness