Toxic Chemical Exposure

Harmful toxins and known carcinogens can enter our environment and cause illness in a number of ways. Natural sources of toxins are scarce and the majority of the toxins that exist are due to human causes. Toxic spills, contaminated groundwater, and deadly fumes are just a few of the ways that the environment becomes polluted with toxic materials.

Toxic Exposure

People can experience toxic chemical exposure in a variety of ways, including:

Contaminated groundwater
Foods
Pesticides
Exhaust fumes
Gas stations
Treated Wood
Work - people who work in occupations that handle toxic materials on a daily basis are at the highest risk of exposure

Toxic Materials

There are a variety of materials and chemicals that can cause serious illness and personal injury in people who are exposed to them. These toxic materials include:

Benzene: causes diseases such as leukemia and a condition known as anemia
Vinyl chloride: causes diseases such as liver cancer
Mercury: symptoms of mercury poisoning are very similar to autism symptoms
Lead: causes damage to organs in the body such as the brain, liver, and kidneys
Asbestos: causes diseases such as asbestosis and mesothelioma
Silica: causes a disease known as silicosis
Manganese: causes a disease known as manganism
Toxic mold: causes illness and cognitive difficulties
Chinese Drywall: may cause respiratory and other complications