"A Perigee book."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-193) and index.

Mercury. Lead. Pesticides. Plastics. Air pollution. PCBs. In our increasingly chemical world, how can we sort through the hype, propaganda, and misinformation - and find out what is and isn't a threat to our children's health? Investigative journalist, advocate, and concerned parent Libby McDonald set out to separate the important facts from the alarmist myths. Based on the latest research findings and interviews with top medical, toxicological, and environmental experts, The Toxic Sandbox covers a range of essential concerns, including: How can we protect our kids from mercury poisoning? What are the sources of lead poison, and how can we avoid them? What pesticides are our children ingesting, and does eating organic keep them safe? Which of our teenager's beauty products contain carcinogenic phthalates? What are PCBs and PBDEs - and why are we finding them in breast millk? What can we do to stop the childhood asthma epidemic? Delivering up-to-date information on what is and isn't a danger, along with where to turn for additional answers, this indispensable guide is sure to give readers peace of mind - and an action plan to become part of the solution. (Publisher).

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