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The perils of plastic. By Walsh Time Magazine 1 April 2010

Chemicals in plastics and other products seem harmless, but mounting evidence links them to health problems — and Washington lacks the power to protect us. Scientists are discovering that even tiny quantities of contaminants can have a potentially serious impact on our health — and our children's future. Chemicals like bisphenol A and phthalates — key ingredients in modern plastics — may disrupt the delicate endocrine system, leading to developmental problems. A host of modern ills that have been rising unchecked for a generation — obesity, diabetes, autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder — could have chemical connections.

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