Dioxins

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... read more

What are Dioxins?

Dioxins are a group of chemical compounds which share similar chemical characteristics. Several hundred individual dioxins exist and belong to one of three... read more

View the Dioxins Main Articles page here


Videos Related to Dioxins

Information about the Health Effects of Dioxins

Dangers of Dioxin Exposure

View the Dioxins Videos page here


FDA Information Related to Dioxins

FDA Approves First Biologic to Treat Rare Clotting Disorder

FDA Approves First Generic Versions of Ambien (Zolpidem Tartrate) for the Treatment of Insomnia

View the Dioxins FDA Information page here


MSN Newsfeeds Related to Dioxins

Cancer sufferer takes the stand

Common ground

View the Dioxins MSN Newsfeeds page here


News Articles Related to Dioxins

FAO: Agriculture 21: Dioxins in the food chain

Free health checks for Ivon Watkins Dow effects | HEALTH | NEWS | tvnz.co.nz

View the Dioxins News Articles page here


Useful Web Sites Related to Dioxins

James F. Humphreys, LC, Dioxins

Burg Simpson, Chemical Exposure Attorneys

View the Dioxins Useful Web Sites page here


Wikipedia Entries Related to Dioxins

Dioxin

Carcinogen

View the Dioxins Wikipedia Entries page here


Books Related to Dioxins

Time-course of low dose effects of 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin and 1,2,3,4,7,8-hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin in female Sprague-Dawley rats : (Dissertation)

Biodegradation of Dioxins and Furans (Environmental Intelligence Unit)

View the Dioxins Books page here

AddThis Social Bookmark Button

Need A Dioxins Attorney?

First Name Last Name Email Address State
Was There an Injury?

Click to Ask a Question


Need A Dioxins Lawyer?

First Name Last Name Email Address State
Was There an Injury?

Click to Ask a Question