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Pam Tazioli
profile of Pam Tazioli-participant in the Pollution in People study
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Pam Tazioli's Chemical Profile
- third highest level of phthalates, commonly found in medical devices, in our study
- study detected likely carcinogen PFOA and known carcinogen arsenic
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 | |
read more about Pam Tazioli's exposure to phthalates in the report chapter "From Toys to Body Lotion"
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