What’s Toxic, What’s Not – Top Ten Risks, Myths and Uncertainties - (Where to Find them in the Book)

Top 10 Risks

Particulate Air Pollution …………    Chapter 11
Ozone Air Pollution ……………      Chapter 11
Lead Paint ………………………    Chapter 1
Carbon Monoxide …………………Chapter 8
Dioxin in Food ……………………. Chapter 5
Mercury in Fish …………………… Chapter 5
Arsenic at Home ………………….. Chapters 6, 12
Heating with Wood …………….…. Chapter 11
Volatile Chemicals ………………..  Chapters 7, 15

Top 10 Myths

Mold found in homes is toxic ………………………………………… Chapter 3

Most cancer is caused by environmental chemicals …………………….Chapter 16

Air purifiers clear the indoor air ………………………………………..Chapter 8

Formaldehyde insulation (UFFI) is an indoor hazard ………………….  Chapter 14

Most air pollution comes from industrial smokestacks ………………… Chapter 11

Bottled water is purer than city tap water ………………………………Chapter 6

Pesticide residues in food are a major toxic risk ………………………  Chapter 5

Testing your home’s air for mold and chemicals is useful ………………. Chapters 3, 8

Consumer products are well tested for health risks ……………………..Chapter 7

Asbestos is a significant indoor air risk factor …………………………..Chapter 4

 Top Toxic Uncertainties

Risk from fluoride in drinking water …………………………………    Chapter 6

Risk from power lines and EMF ……………………………………    Chapter 13

Risk from phthalates in cosmetics …………………………………       Chapter 7

Risk from emerging chemicals (flame retardants, Teflon) ……………… Chapter 5

Causes and prevention of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity ………………  Chapter 8