Because of their small size and rapid growth, babies and children are more vulnerable to pollutants. The President’s Cancer Panel published a report on May 6, 2010 on the risk of cancer from chemicals and other substances in the environment.
The panel’s top ten recommendations follow.
1. Drink filtered tap water.
2. Store food and water in glass, stainless steel, or BPA and phthalate free containers.
3. Minimize children’s and pregnant women’s exposure to carcinogens and endocrine disrupting chemicals. Chemicals that are known human endocrine disruptors include diethylstilbesterol (the drug DES), dioxin, PCBs, DDT, and some other pesticides. Many chemicals, particularly pesticides and plasticizers, are suspected endocrine disruptors based on limited animal studies.
4. Choose fruits and vegetables grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers (organic). Wash all fruits and vegetables to remove residues.
5. Choose free-range meat that has not been exposed to antibiotics or growth hormones.
6. Minimize consumption of processed, charred, or well done meats.
7. Turn off all lights and electrical devices when not in use.
8. Drive a fuel efficient car, walk, bike, or use public transportation.
9. Check home radon levels.
10. Reduce radiation exposure from cell phones and medical tests, and avoid UV overexposure.
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