OT: REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL CANCER RISK

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Not sure if this was posted. Does not cover mold but might be of interest.

From the New York Times article:

The government’s 240-page report, published online Thursday by the

President’s Cancer Panel, says the proportion of cancer cases caused by

environmental exposures has been “grossly underestimated.†It warns of

“grievous harm†from chemicals and other hazards, and cites “a growing

body of evidence linking environmental exposures to cancer.â€

Children are especially vulnerable, the panel says. It urges the government to

strengthen research and regulation, and advises individuals on ways to limit

exposure to potential threats like pesticides, industrial chemicals, medical

X-rays, vehicle exhaust, plastic food containers and too much sun.

Report:

http://deainfo.nci.nih.gov/advisory/pcp/pcp08-09rpt/PCP_Report_08-09_508.pdf

New York Times article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/07/health/research/07cancer.html

American Cancer Society response:

http://acspressroom.wordpress.com/2010/05/06/cancer-and-the-environment/