Friday, August 11, 2006
The Unique Risks of Infants and the Unborn
Our society is woefully lacking in taking steps to protect the smallest of our citizens from extreme health dangers. Exposure of the fetus to various forms of chemical or other forms of stress may easily damage the nervous system with lifelong consequences. Likewise, infants are also at particular risk for harm. The fluoride added to water and the rocket ignition fuel contaminant perchlorate are examples of powerful neurotoxins that are especially harmful to our smallest citizens (read Fight for Your Health for the full details). Two new studies lend further credence to this important issue. In one study it was found that ultrasound exposure of baby mice for a total of 30 minutes during pregnancy resulted in permanent malformation of brain cells. Another study showed that exposure of infants in the Los Angeles area to higher amounts of air pollution doubled the risk of dying from SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Little bodies are trying to grow and develop. We owe every person a fair chance at a healthy life.
