Effects Info Links
High Levels of Insecticides in Air of Homes
Recent study reports persistent xenoestrogens –chlordane, heptachlor, and dieldrin – found in homes at toxic levels
www.silentspring.org/newweb/research/EST_11_03_Betts_feature.pdf
Education and Support for Chlordane Victims
Website established in 1987 by person poisoned by chlordane
http://main.nc.us/pace#03_ANCHOR
HEPATIC (LIVER) CANCER
USEPA published (February 98) the risk of developing cancer from breathing chlordane. According to the study, 10 nanograms per cubic meter increases cancer risk.
http://www.epa.gov/iris/subst/0142.htm
NEUROLOGICAL
Linked to neuroblastoma in children. Affected mood states in treated apartments' inhabitants - tension, depression, anger, confusion.
http://pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pubmed&pubmedid=7588480
HEMATOLOGICAL (BLOOD) AND IMMUNE
Linked with lymphoma, aplastic anemia and leukemia in children, increase serum cholesterol levels.
http://www.epa.gov/iris/subst/0142.htm
REPRODUCTIVE
Decreased fertility and testosterone serum levels in treated rats. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry placed chlordane in its Top 20 Hazardous Substances.
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp31.html
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