In the 1970s, a chlorinated flame retardent called Tris was removed from children's pajamas after studies showed that it caused cancer in animals. But now other chemicals found in baby products are being linked to health issues with children and babies and sometimes even adults. Chemicals like this can be found in the simplest of things such as strollers, infant carriers, blankets and even mattresses. Based on a study done in California, Americans have more chemicals in their bodies than the people in the European Union. These chemicals can cause things like slow brain development, behavior changes, low IQs, and learning problems in children. In adults they can cause many similar problems. So something must be done about this. The government should put more restrictions on the materials and things that are being put into things that we use and come in contact with on a daily basis.
http://www.usatoday.com/yourlife/parenting-family/babies/2011-05-05-flame_retardant_N.htm
I think it is crazy the things we let ourselves to do each other. People should stop worrying about themselves and the world as a whole to try and improve all these problems we have. The simple welfare of everyone needs to be improved.
ReplyDeleteI think the government needs to get involved with approval and restrictions of items that are now affecting the way people live. I agree with Nick that people should be less concerned with the benefits they reap and that they should lookout for the welfare of others because this is a serious issue.
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