Here’s a place we can cut the budget.
“Researchers estimate the United States economy takes a $340 billion hit annually as endocrine-disrupting compounds lower IQs, increase behavior problems and exacerbate health woes like obesity and diabetes.”
And that’s only endocrine disruptors.
According to a new analysis, exposure to chemicals in pesticides, toys, makeup, food packaging and detergents costs the U.S. more than $340 billion annually due to health care costs and lost wages.
“My prediction is that the calculated costs to society will increase substantially once we get better documentation on … additional substances and additional adverse effects.”
—Philippe Grandjean, Harvard University
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH NEWS: Toxic Economy: Common Chemicals Cost US Billions Every Year
