Toxic Nation | Pollution. It's In You.

Once in the body, toxic chemicals can act in a number of ways that can harm our health:

1. Hormone disrupting chemicals: mimic, block or interfere with hormones such as estrogen, androgen and the thyroid. Can lead to reproductive defects, reduced fertility, and neurological, behavioural and developmental problems.
2. Carcinogenic chemicals: cause or aggravate cancer, which is the growth of abnormal cells that spread throughout the body.
3. Neurotoxic chemicals:  cause damage to the brain. Can lead to developmental and behavioural disabilities, particularly in children because their brains are still developing.
4. Respiratory toxins: affect the breathing system. Can cause respiratory illnesses, such as bronchitis, pulmonary fibrosis, emphysema, cancer, and general breathing problems.
5. Reproductive toxins: can affect reproductive ability and sexual function.
6. Developmental toxins: can negatively affect normal childhood development and growth.