Cancer Causing Toxins in Human Umbilical Cords
The umbilical cord brings nourishment to human babies. In multiple American and international studies cancer causing chemicals have been found in the blood of umbilical cords. These originate from certain plastics, computer circuit boards, fumes and synthetic fragrances among others. Over 300 toxic chemicals have been found, including Bisphenol A (BPA), tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA), Teflon-relative perfluorobutanoic acid, galaxolide and tonalide among others.
Minorities Blacks, Hispanics and Asians; and the poor tend to have higher rates.
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