The Most Dangerous Industrial Chemicals to Your Health:
We all encounter dozens of chemicals a day at home, in the workplace, and even in the environment. Humans produce more than 400 million tons of hazardous waste each year and much of this waste comes from industrial sources. In fact, four industries in the U.S. are responsible for 90% of all industrial waste: (1) chemical manufacturing, (2) primary metal production, (3) metal fabrication, and (4) petroleum processing. But how do you know which chemicals are the most dangerous? Let’s take a look at some of the most harmful industrial chemicals.
Lead
Lead is one of the most dangerous industrial chemicals. Even small amounts of lead can cause health problems in humans, including severe mental and physical development problems in small children. In adults, lead exposure can cause heart problems, high blood pressure, and death. More than 26 million people worldwide risk negative health effects from lead exposure.
Radionuclides
Radioactive forms of elements such as radium and uranium affect more than 22 million people across the world. Exposure is generally caused by uranium mining, mining waste disposal, nuclear energy production, the creation and testing of nuclear weapons, and creating radiological products used in the health care industry.
Pesticides
Pesticides are pervasive because of their wide spread use in food production and distribution. More than 3 million people each year suffer acute illness from pesticides each year.
Mercury
Mercury in industrial activities such as mining can cause severe damage to the kidneys, brain, and immune system. There is now evidence that mercury and heavy metals can leech into soil and food grown near industrial sites.
Cadmium
Improper disposal of electronic devices is a major cause of cadmium exposure in the environment. This e-waste byproduct can cause renal and bone disease.If you believe that you or a loved one have been harmed by industrial chemical exposure, you may be entitled to compensation. For a FREE consultation, call the Madeksho Law Firm at 1-888-910-6376, or contact us here.
