Doctors in 10 States Test Positive for Over 24 Toxic Chemicals
Published: 20 October 2009
Category: Studies/State & Federal Regulations
The “Bangor Daily News” reports doctors and nurses in 10 states, including Maine, have tested positive for at least 24 different toxic chemicals in their blood and other body fluids, according to a study just released by the national organization Physicians for Social Responsibility. The small study, with just 20 participants, is the first to measure the presence of environmental chemicals in the bodies of health care professionals, and is aimed to raise awareness in the medical community about the prevalence of toxic substances in the environment.