CA Could Save $700 Million in Health Care Costs by Reducing Chemical Exposure

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& #65279; & #65279;According to a new report released today, more than $5 billion

nationally, and $700 million in California could be saved every year by reducing

exposure to harmful chemicals. This report calls for reforming the Toxic

Substances Control Act (TSCA) of 1976 to catch up with the science of the last

30 years, and start protecting public health.

PSR-LA Executive Director Martha Dina Arguello states, " California's budget

crisis has led to drastic cuts in health services, and the cost of healthcare is

soaring across the nation. If we can prevent illness, save money, and save

families, then we need to do it. " Read the press release below, and the full

report at Safer States.

PRESS RELEASE: January 21, 2010 (Download the PDF press release)

CONTACT: Martha Dina Argüello, marguello@..., 310-261-0073

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CALIFORNIA COULD SAVE $700 MILLION IN HEALTH CARE COSTS BY REDUCING CHEMICAL

EXPOSURE

State and Federal reform of toxics law would make Californians healthier,

wealthier

LOS ANGELES–Cash-strapped California could save at least $700 million in health

care costs if more stringent state and federal chemical policy helped reduce

Californians' exposure to toxic chemicals.

A new analysis released today, " The Health Case for Reforming the Toxic

Substances Control Act, " finds that the state has the opportunity to prevent

rising rates of chronic disease and therefore reduce health care costs. Evidence

is strong and growing that chemical exposures contribute significantly to the

rise in many chronic diseases, according to this new report synthesizing

peer-reviewed science and economic analyses.MORE at link...