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* Chemicals that may interfere with a body's endocrine system
*Common Examples:
-PCBs
-PCDEs
-DDT
-BPA
-Pharmaceuticals
-Detergents
*CHRONIC Disease
Questions:
What do you think about most plastics having chemicals that are known to cause severe effects on our body?
What can you do to limit the amount of chemicals to enter your own body?
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By: Alvin Josi