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Dioxins are a group of chemicals related to chlorine and benzene. They are known by the federal government to be carcinogenic. Because dioxins are widespread, and are found in small amounts in a variety of consumer products, almost everyone has some exposure. Because dioxins are fat-soluble, the risk to the general population is mostly through food containing animal fats. However, those who work in herbicide, waste incineration or paper manufacturing have a high risk of occupational exposure. Vietnam War veterans and Vietnamese civilians who were exposed to Agent Orange are also thought to have a high risk of dioxin side effects. In addition to cancer, effects of dioxin exposure include a skin problem called chloracne, immune damage, respiratory damage, birth defects and diabetes.

Dioxins -- An Overview

Dioxins are a group of chemical compounds that share certain similar chemical structures and biological characteristics. There are several hundred of these toxic compounds and each is a member of one of three closely related families: the chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (CDDs), chlorinated dibenzofurans (CDFs) and certain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Exposure to Dioxins. read more

What are Dioxins?

Dioxins are a group of chemical compounds which share similar chemical characteristics. One chemical in the first group, 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin or 2,3,7,8-TCDD, has been shown to be very toxic in animal studies and is the one most studied. They (mainly 2,3,7,8-TCDD) may be formed during the chlorine bleaching process at pulp and paper mills. read more

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