· Results appear in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology. Manufacturers used PBDEs as the primary flame retardant chemical in furniture between 1975 and 2004 to comply with fire safety standards, with the highest …
· Exposure to flame retardants once widely used in consumer products has been falling, according to a new study. The researchers are the first to show that levels of …
The mission of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is to discover how the environment affects people in order to promote healthier lives.
· Results appear in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology.. Manufacturers used PBDEs as the primary flame retardant chemical in …
· Manufacturers used PBDEs as the primary flame retardant chemical in furniture between 1975 and 2004 to comply with fire safety standards, with the highest use of …
· This document provides information to help parents reduce their children’s exposure to flame retardant chemicals. Reducing Your Child's Exposure To Flame …
· Children’s Exposure to Flame Retardants • Children are spending more time indoors • Indoor environments are often more polluted than outdoor environments …
Childhood exposure to flame retardant chemicals declines following phaseout Papers of the Month. Extramural By Sara Amolegbe Sex-specific weight differences linked to pesticide …
· Flame retardants are chemicals that are applied to materials to prevent the start or slow the growth of fire. They have been used in many consumer and industrial products since the 1970s, to decrease the ability …
· Methods: To characterize exposure to flame retardant chemicals in airplane dust, we collected dust samples from locations inside 19 commercial airplanes parked …
· Each child was given a silicone passive sampler to wear continuously on their wrists or ankles for 7 days to detect exposure to flame-retardant chemicals. Of the 92 participants, 77 returned the silicone wristbands; of the 77 who returned the wristbands, 5 were excluded due to substantial deviance from protocol (wristband never worn by the ...
Background: Thyroid cancer is the fastest increasing cancer in the U.S., and papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) accounts for >80% of incident cases. Increasing exposure to flame retardant chemicals (FRs) has raised concerns about their possible role in this 'epidemic'. The current study was designed to test the hypothesis that higher exposure to FRs is associated with …
Childhood exposure to flame retardant chemicals declines following phaseout Papers of the Month. Extramural By Sara Amolegbe Sex-specific weight differences linked to pesticide exposure ... Then, they measured the body mass index and weight of the children at 1 and 2 years of age. According to the authors, these findings suggested that ...
· UC Berkeley researchers link prenatal and childhood exposure to PBDE flame retardants, a prevalent chemical found in households, to deficits in motor and cognitive development among school-aged children. The new study, published today (Thursday, Nov. 15) in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, focuses on PBDEs, or …
· The sampled population show that young children are exposed to a mixture of flame retardant chemicals, and that inhalation and dermal routes of exposure deserves further study. The data collected in this Oregon population indicated that the OPFRs, which are not subject to the same regulatory policies as BDEs, are present in children’s ...
今天 · Although both NFRs and OPEs are flame retardants, their exposure to humans varies across regions in China. Therefore, additional efforts are needed to investigate the region-specific variations in human exposure to known/unknown chemicals. ... Downsides of the recycling process: Harmful organic chemicals in children's toys. Environ. Int., 65 ...
· Methods: To characterize exposure to flame retardant chemicals in airplane dust, we collected dust samples from locations inside 19 commercial airplanes parked overnight at airport gates. In addition, hand-wipe samples were also collected from 9 flight attendants and 1 passenger who had just taken a cross-country (USA) flight. The …
1 天前 · Prenatal exposure to flame retardants linked to poorer behavioral function in children January 27 2016 Credit: Robert Kraft/public domain New research from the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of
· Joshua A. Krisch. Flame retardant chemicals, synthetic combinations of bromine and chlorine, are woven into crib mattresses, changing table pads, nursing pillows, and children’s clothing. They ...
· Purpose of Flame Retardant Stakeholder Advisory Committee. The advisory committee will provide input on further evaluations of flame retardants listed as chemicals of high concern to children. The committee will also provide advice and expertise as we develop policy options for “reducing exposure, designating and developing safer …
The mission of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is to discover how the environment affects people in order to promote healthier lives.
· Each child was given a silicone passive sampler to wear continuously on their wrists or ankles for 7 days to detect exposure to flame-retardant chemicals. Of the 92 participants, 77 returned the silicone wristbands; of the 77 who returned the wristbands, 5 were excluded due to substantial deviance from protocol (wristband never worn by the ...
· Increasing exposure to flame retardant chemicals (FRs) has raised concerns about their possible role in this ‘epidemic’. ... Flame retardant associations between children's handwipes and house dust. Chemosphere, 116 (2014), pp. 54-60. Article. Download PDF View Record in Scopus Google Scholar. van der Veen and de Boer, …
Childhood exposure to flame retardant chemicals declines following phaseout Papers of the Month. Extramural By Sara Amolegbe Sex-specific weight differences linked to pesticide exposure ... Then, they measured the body mass index and weight of the children at 1 and 2 years of age. According to the authors, these findings suggested that ...
Background: Use of organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs) including tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate, triphenyl phosphate, tris(1-chloro-2-propyl) phosphate, and tris-2-chloroethyl phosphate, in consumer products is on the rise because of the recent phase out of polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants. Some of these chemicals are …
今天 · Although both NFRs and OPEs are flame retardants, their exposure to humans varies across regions in China. Therefore, additional efforts are needed to investigate the region-specific variations in human exposure to known/unknown chemicals. ... Downsides of the recycling process: Harmful organic chemicals in children's toys. Environ. Int., 65 ...
· Children should regularly wash their hands, especially before they eat, to reduce their exposure to flame retardant chemicals. Inspect upholstered furniture regularly and replace furniture with rips or tears that expose foam interiors. Do not reupholster furniture on your own without proper protection. When purchasing new furniture and other ...
· Methods: To characterize exposure to flame retardant chemicals in airplane dust, we collected dust samples from locations inside 19 commercial airplanes parked overnight at airport gates. In addition, hand-wipe samples were also collected from 9 flight attendants and 1 passenger who had just taken a cross-country (USA) flight. The …
· Background: In the United States, one in six children are affected by neurodevelopmental disorders, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in flame-retardant chemicals are measured ubiquitously in children. Objective: We conducted a systematic a systematic review regarding developmental exposure to PBDEs and …
1 天前 · Prenatal exposure to flame retardants linked to poorer behavioral function in children January 27 2016 Credit: Robert Kraft/public domain New research from the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of
The mission of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is to discover how the environment affects people in order to promote healthier lives.
· Exposure to flame retardants once widely used in consumer products has been falling, according to a new study by researchers
· Exposure to flame retardants once widely used in consumer products has been falling, according to a new study by researchers at the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health at Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health. The researchers are the first to show that levels of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) measured in …
· Flame retardant exposure found to lower IQ in children. August 3, 2017. Bennett McIntosh, UCSF. Credit: iStock/Axiara. A hazardous class of flame retardant chemicals commonly found in furniture and household products damages children’s intelligence, resulting in loss of IQ points, according to a new study by UC San Francisco researchers.
· Flame retardants (FRs) are endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that are used in household furniture and electronic devices to prevent the spread of fire. Exposure to these chemicals can disturb the hormone balance and prenatal exposure is associated with neurodevelopmental disorders and reproductive disorders (Bergman et al., 2013, Lyche …
Childhood exposure to flame retardant chemicals declines following phaseout Papers of the Month. Extramural By Sara Amolegbe Sex-specific weight differences linked to pesticide exposure ... Then, they measured the body mass index and weight of the children at 1 and 2 years of age. According to the authors, these findings suggested that ...
今天 · Although both NFRs and OPEs are flame retardants, their exposure to humans varies across regions in China. Therefore, additional efforts are needed to investigate the region-specific variations in human exposure to known/unknown chemicals. ... Downsides of the recycling process: Harmful organic chemicals in children's toys. Environ. Int., 65 ...
· Methods: To characterize exposure to flame retardant chemicals in airplane dust, we collected dust samples from locations inside 19 commercial airplanes parked overnight at airport gates. In addition, hand-wipe samples were also collected from 9 flight attendants and 1 passenger who had just taken a cross-country (USA) flight. The …
· Background: In the United States, one in six children are affected by neurodevelopmental disorders, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in flame-retardant chemicals are measured ubiquitously in children. Objective: We conducted a systematic a systematic review regarding developmental exposure to PBDEs and …
· Flame retardants are a class of chemicals added to furniture, mattresses, electronics, and other products that are intended to help prevent the start of fire or slow the spread of fire. However, many flame retardants are associated with adverse health effects in animals and humans, with children being particularly susceptible. Flame retardant ...