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San Francisco, Feb 15 (Ians) A new study has revealed that California's commuters are likely inhaling chemicals at levels that increase the risk for cancer and birth defects. Even 20 minutes or longer in the car also raises risk of birth defects, said the study.
Benzene and formaldehyde -- both used in automobile manufacturing -- are known to cause cancer at or above certain levels of exposure.
New University of California-Riverside research shows that the average commuter in California is exceeding the threshold for exposure, breathing in unsustainably high levels of both chemicals.
Both benzene and formaldehyde are carcinogens, and benzene carries the additional risk of reproductive and developmental toxicity.
"These chemicals are very volatile, moving easily from plastics and textiles to the air that you breathe," said David Volz, a professor of environmental toxicology.
The study, published in the journal Environment International, calculated the daily dose of benzene and formaldehyde being...
Benzene and formaldehyde -- both used in automobile manufacturing -- are known to cause cancer at or above certain levels of exposure.
New University of California-Riverside research shows that the average commuter in California is exceeding the threshold for exposure, breathing in unsustainably high levels of both chemicals.
Both benzene and formaldehyde are carcinogens, and benzene carries the additional risk of reproductive and developmental toxicity.
"These chemicals are very volatile, moving easily from plastics and textiles to the air that you breathe," said David Volz, a professor of environmental toxicology.
The study, published in the journal Environment International, calculated the daily dose of benzene and formaldehyde being...
- 2/15/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
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