Dramatic rise of ASD and associated disorders in children in the U.S.
I’m watching a Presentation by Dr. Thomas Insel (National Institute of Health) to members of Congress on the dramatic rise of Autism Spectrum Disorders. All associated pediatric disorders have increased dramatically as well. It's apparent to me from the data and the research I've done on my own, that we have been slowly poisoning the environment so that increasing numbers of our children will suffer from neurological disorders.
It’s possible to project a future where humankind will fail completely because it will lack the ability to think rationally and sanely. THE pervasive use of chemicals in agriculture, food industries, building trades and in every facet of our life may very well be our undoing.
If you are a parent, or expecting, I think it’s on the utmost importance that you become aware of the complexity of the chemical/environmental issues regarding the future of your children. All it can take to alter the genetics of a developing child/embryo are just a few parts per million of a chemical that is an unwanted invader to the developing embryonic environment.
Currently, there are 1,623 toxic sites in the U.S. under the auspices of the EPA., the majority which have still to be remediated. 1. Looking back, I remember the ominous feeling I had after reading Rachel Carson’s, “Silent Spring,” and becoming alarmed at her message about the damage of pesticides on our environment. I spent the whole of my high school years a little terrified of food. I still am a bit to this day. As a matter of fact, it seems most moderately educated people wash their fruits and vegatables these days. It’s almost second nature. That’s a scary concept; I mean that we accept the fact that our foods may be poisoned.
In the United States 1 in 12, or just under five million females, have mercury above the level considered safe by the US Environmental Protection Agency.2. I saw this figure on the web site I referenced below. If this is for one chemical only, think what else is out there and the effects it can have on you and your children. For what it’s worth, you all need to contact your congress person to make sure the disorders like Autism are fully funded under any health care we pass. Many other disorders of a similar nature are out there and will become even more prevalent.
How do we stop them?
· By becoming aware of the vast pool of research and knowledge that is available to us if we care to look,
· By writing and calling congress people so they understand the value their legislation to children yet unborn.
· By starting groups to focus on these problems.
· By learning to eat healthier, (perhaps organic) and growing food of your own, maybe even your own eggs
Take some control of what you ingest, take back your life, for yourself and for your children sake. It’s not to late, but it will be very soon.
Vern McFalls
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1. http://projects.publicintegrity.org/superfund
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