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Deb Abrahamson
profile of Deb Abrahamson-participant in the Pollution in People study
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Deb Abrahamson's Chemical Profile
- 39 chemicals detected
- organophosphate pesticide exposure greater than 90% of U.S. population on average
- second highest levels of PFOS, formerly used in stain protectors, in our study
Chemical | Found in | Potential Health Effects | Found in Participant |
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Phthalates(plasticizers and fragrance carriers) | PVC (vinyl) flooring, toys, shower curtains, personal care products, nail polish | harm to reproductive system development |  |
Toxic Flame Retardants(PBDEs) | televisions, mattresses, furniture | learning deficits, hormone disruption | |
Lead | PVC (vinyl), drinking water, paint and dust in older homes, hobby products | learning deficits | |
Mercury | coal plant emissions, fluorescent light bulbs, certain fish | learning deficits | |
Arsenic | treated wood, pesticides, contaminated soil | cancer | |
PFCs("Teflon chemicals") | coated food packaging such as french fry boxes; stain-protection treatments on carpeting and clothing | cancer, organ damage, reproductive effects | |
Pesticides | weed and pest sprays for farming, garden, and homes | cancer, nervous system harm, developmental effects, potential acute effects | |
DDT(pesticide) andPCBs(industrial coolant) | banned but persistent toxics present in many food sources, especially animal and fish fats | nervous system harm | |
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