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PANUPS: Resource Pointer #360 (Pesticides and Health)

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Resource Pointer #360 (Pesticides and Health)

 

April 1, 2004

 

For copies of the following resources, please contact the appropriate publishers

or organizations directly.

 

*Our Toxic World: A Wake Up Call, 2003* Doris J. Rapp. A thorough and accessible

overview of the various ways in which toxics are harmful to the health of

adults, children, and wildlife. Addresses individual chemicals, where they are

commonly found, how they affect health, and alternatives to their use. Discusses

health issues linked to toxics including cancers, sexual and fetal development,

learning disorders, and psychological disorders. 512 pages. $24.95. Available

for pre-order at: http://www.drrapp.com/. Contact Doris J. Rapp, M.D., 1421

Colvin Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14223; phone (716) 875-0398; fax (716) 875-5399; email

drrappmd; Web site http://www.drrapp.com/.

 

*Pediatric Environmental Health, 2003* American Academy of Pediatrics. Includes

a large section detailing the health threats toxic pollutants pose to children.

Discusses issues of toxicity and exposure specific to this vulnerable

population. Cites studies for further research. 720 pages. US $44.95 for

non-members and $39.95 for members. Contact The American Academy of

Pediatrics,141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098;

phone (888) 227-1770; fax (847) 228-1282; Web site http://www.aap.org/.

 

*Stopping Cancer at the Source, 2001* M. Sara Rosenthal. Discusses the links

between toxics and cancer ands proposes a model of cancer prevention rather than

the traditional treatment focus and the role of government in this approach.

Addresses chemical carcinogens and how to avoid them. 219 pages. US $22.95.

Contact Sarahealth, c/o Trafford Press, Suite 6E, 2333 Government Street,

Victoria, B.C. V8T 4P4, Canada; phone (250) 383-6864; fax (250) 383-6804; email

sales; Web site http://www.trafford.com.

 

*Do Pesticides Cause Lymphoma?, 2001* Susan Osburn, Lymphoma Foundation of

America. Surveys recent research linking pesticides with lymphoma and includes a

directory of studies for further research. Explains research methodologies and

defines important terms. 50 pages. Available for free download at:

http://www.lymphomaresearch.org/report.php. Contact Lymphoma Foundation of

America, 814 North Garfield Street, Arlington, VA 22201; phone (703) 875-9800;

fax (703) 527-4056; Web site http://www.lymphomaresearch.org/.

 

*Warning: Pesticides are Dangerous to Your Health!, 1999* Presents the numerous

health problems caused by endocrine disrupting chemicals commonly used as

pesticides, including cancers, reproductive problems, and child development

issues. Also discusses alternatives to the use of these pesticides and policies

and campaigns to eliminate their use. 84 pages. US $10. Contact Pesticide Action

Network Asia and Pacific, P.O. Box 1170, 10850 Penang, Malaysia; phone (604)

657-0271; fax (604) 657-7445; email panap; Web site

http://www.panap.net/.

 

We encourage those interested in having resources listed in the PANUPS Resource

Pointer to send review copies of publications, videos or other resources to our

office.

 

PANUPS is a weekly email news service providing resource guides and reporting on

pesticide issues that don't always get coverage by the mainstream media. It's

produced by Pesticide Action Network North America, a non-profit and

non-governmental organization working to advance sustainable alternatives to

pesticides worldwide.

 

You can join our efforts! We gladly accept donations for our work and all

contributions are tax deductible in the United States. Visit

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