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2024-06-14 Science & Technology

Scientists move step closer to solving mystery of America's 'cancer alley' - an 80-mile stretch where death and disease is rampant

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Posted by Skidmark 2024-06-14 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11135 views ] Top

#1 Our Current Understanding of Ethylene Oxide (EtO)
Ethylene Oxide (EtO) is a Colorless Gas

Because children’s bodies are growing, they are expected to be more susceptible to the toxic effects caused by EtO. This is because EtO is mutagenic, meaning it can damage DNA. As children grow, they tend to be more susceptible to the harmful effects caused by chemicals, including chemicals that are mutagenic. For anyone, including children, risks would decrease with decreased exposure.

Posted by Besoeker 2024-06-14 06:50|| 2024-06-14 06:50|| Front Page Top

#2 Somewhat related, I thought - Ethylene is widely used in the chemical industry, and its worldwide production (over 150 million tonnes in 2016[8]) exceeds that of any other organic compound.[9][10] Much of this production goes toward creating polythene, which is a widely used plastic containing polymer chains of ethylene units.

Ethylene is also an important natural plant hormone and is used in agriculture to induce ripening of fruits.[11] The hydrate of ethylene is ethanol.

So ethylene hydrate is good for you!

Posted by Bobby 2024-06-14 07:32|| 2024-06-14 07:32|| Front Page Top

#3 National Library of Medicine - Proximity to Oil Refineries and Risk of Cancer: A Population-Based Analysis

Posted by Besoeker 2024-06-14 07:37|| 2024-06-14 07:37|| Front Page Top

#4 I've never considered near chemical plants as a desirable place to be. Even when I was making parts for them.

Posted by ed in texas 2024-06-14 07:58|| 2024-06-14 07:58|| Front Page Top

#5 It's better to live up river of dozens of major metro areas than down from them. Just saying.

Posted by Procopius2k 2024-06-14 10:49|| 2024-06-14 10:49|| Front Page Top

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