The Toxic Sandbox: The Truth About Environmental Toxins and Our Children's Health
by Libby McDonald
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Author: Libby McDonaldForeword: M.D., M.P.H., Ted Schettler
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2007-11-06
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Perigee Trade
Book Reviews of The Toxic Sandbox: The Truth About Environmental Toxins and Our Children's Health
Book Review: More things for parents to worry about...
Summary: 3 Stars
Reading this book kind of made me want to put my kids in a plastic bubble. But then I started to worry that the plastic bubble might contain BPA, and I scrapped that idea.
This book explores environmental toxins putting our kids at risk -- lead, mercury, plastics and air pollution, among others. I was most interested in the chapter on plastic contaminents (BPA and others) and this book does contain a good amount of information on those specific toxins. So, I now feel more informed and have something new to worry about.
The book is a quick read, and a good resource for parents concerned about environmental health hazards and looking for strategies to protect their kids. The list of questions to ask your child's pediatrician/dentist was a nice addition.
Summary of The Toxic Sandbox: The Truth About Environmental Toxins and Our Children's Health
From pesticides to PCBs-what's a threat, what's not, and what to do about it.Mercury. Lead. Pesticides. Plastics. Air pollution. PCBs. How can parents sort through the hype, propaganda, and misinformation-and find out what is and isn't a threat to children's health? Investigative journalist, advocate, and concerned parent Libby McDonald separates the facts from the alarmist myths. Based on the latest research along with interviews with top medical, toxicological, and environmental experts, The Toxic Sandbox covers a wide range of essential concerns, including:
- How can kids be protected from mercury poisoning?
- What are the sources of lead poisoning, and how can they be avoided?
- What pesticides are children ingesting, and does eating organic keep them safe?
- Which teenage beauty products contain carcinogenic phthalates?
- What are PCBs and PBDEs and why are they found in breast milk?
- What can be done to stop the childhood asthma epidemic?
Delivering reliable, up-to-date information, this indispensable resource will empower parents to protect their kids-and raise awareness for the greater good.
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