Mixtures of so-called "low dose" pollutants merit attention. Focusing upon the level of any single pollutant directs attention away from effects of mixtures of numerous pollutants which gain entry into humans.
Being stung by one bee is different from being stung by several hundred bees. Similarly with chemicals, ingesting one low-dose chemical may be very different from ingesting hundreds of low-dose chemicals.
Furthermore, exposure by the drinking of so-called "safe" water is exacerbated by contact with other chemicals. Consider findings in a Maine study:
What's in your water?
Mixtures of so-called "low dose" pollutants merit attention. Focusing upon the level of any single pollutant directs attention away from effects of mixtures of numerous pollutants which gain entry into humans.
Being stung by one bee is different from being stung by several hundred bees. Similarly with chemicals, ingesting one low-dose chemical may be very different from ingesting hundreds of low-dose chemicals.
Furthermore, exposure by the drinking of so-called "safe" water is exacerbated by contact with other chemicals. Consider findings in a Maine study:
Maine identifies toxic chemicals http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/110979.html