SO grateful to @erikvance for the chance to craft a series on #toxic #chemicals and kids for @NYTParenting. First, we looked at #phthalates' effects on #fertility, with the help of @KaciAitchison, @drlorashahine, @TraceyJWoodruff, Jodi Flaws, Pat Hunt nyti.ms/3m5ifD1 1/4
Next, we looked at how #PFAS harm children in the womb, with the help of Philippe Grandjean, @BrucePLanphear, @leotrasande, @aynumazi and tireless community activists @pfoaprojectny1 and @mleleigh nyti.ms/3fCdiiM 2/4
Finally, we looked at how we're exposing young kids to flame retardants, even though they aren't even needed in many products, featuring the groundbreaking work of @DukeEnvironment's Heather Stapleton and @ArleneBlum1 nyti.ms/39fKPOF 3/4
Bottom line: the way we regulate chemicals in this country endangers public health. Maybe, as Dr. Stapleton said, it would be a better idea to "rigorously examine the safety of these compounds before they are put into the products found in the homes of millions of Americans.” 4/4
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