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Autism and Asthma Linked to Vinyl Flooring in Homes
- Description
- CHEJ Launches New Campaign to Rid Schools of Toxic Flooring
Falls Church, VA – The scientific community is abuzz over a first of its kind study published in the journal Neurotoxicology that found a statistically significant correlation between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC or vinyl) flooring. The study found that children who live in homes with vinyl floors, which can emit phthalates, are twice as likely to have autism. The is the first study to link PVC flooring with autism spectrum disorder, and adds to a growing body of scientific evidence linking phthalates in PVC flooring with asthma and other respiratory problems in children and adults. The study focused on vinyl flooring in the home but children are routinely exposed to this toxic material in their schools as well.
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- News Release
- Geographic Areas
- National
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- Children's Health and Environment
- Environment
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Justice
- Green Chemistry / Safer Alternatives
- Health
- Life-cycle / Waste / Recycling
- Markets-focused Work
- Public Health
- Science-focused Work
- Toxics
- Website Address
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http://chej.org/press%2520release/Press%2520Release%2520PVC%2520Autism%2520Web%2520Version%25204.02.pdf
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