44 banned chemicals in her body

These are the 44 industrial chemicals found in Euro-MP Anita Pollack's blood:

polychlorinated biphenyl (26 types) - used in electronic goods. Banned over link to low IQ in children

hexachlorobenzene - banned fungicide. Suspected carcinogen

p,p'-DDE - residue of banned DDT pesticide. Suspected cause of premature birth

p,p-DDT - another residue of the DDT pesticide

betahexachlorocyclohexane- - banned organochlorine pesticide. Possible carcinogen

tetra-brominated diphenyl ether; hexa-brominated diphenyl ether (two types); and octa-polybrominated diphenyl ether - flame retardants used in clothing and electrical goods. Could harm learning and memory in children

di-isobutyl phthalate - used to soften plastic. Possible link to testicular cancer

di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate - often found in PVC as a plasticiser. Possible link to testicular cancer

perfluoroheptanoate; perfluorohexanesulfonate; perfluorooctanoic acid; perfluorononanoic acid; perfluorooctane sulfonate; perfluorooctane sulphonic acid; perfluorodecanoic acid and heneicosafluoroundecanoic acid - perfluorinated compounds used to make nonstick pans and leather goods. Possible carcinogens

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