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Toni Temple of Ohio Network For the Chemically Injured has asked me to help her spread the word regarding this project. Please see the recent news releases below for information regarding this research project and how you might be able to get low cost testing done.
Please distribute this information to others who may have an interest.
Betty
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
…NEWS FROM ONFCI
For Further Information Contact:
Toni Temple (440) 845-1888
FOR LEAD & OTHER HEAVY METALS
AVAILABLE DURING RESEARCH
PROJECT
Cleveland, OH - The Environmental Quality Institute of the University of North Carolina at Asheville (EQI), Thermo Scientific NITON Analyzers, and the Ohio Network for the Chemically Injured (ONFCI), have joined forces to create an educational program in which the public will have an opportunity to participate and take advantage of low cost testing beginning in February, 2007.
This nationwide program will make it possible to have things such as soil samples, wood, children’s jewelry and lunchboxes, extracted teeth and plastics (including PVC) tested for $20 per sample. Each sample will be simultaneously analyzed for all of the 26 heavy metals using NITON X-ray fluorescence
technology. Arrangements can be made to have your intact sample returned. The Detect and Protect order form provides further details.
One of the objectives of the research is to understand the link between the existence of heavy metals in various media and health problems. Identification of the sources of the heavy metals appearing in the media can result in reduction or elimination of unnecessary exposures and can prevent unnecessary diseases or further injuries.
Toxicologist Dr. Jack D. Thrasher says, “Some heavy metals can
be safe at low levels yet pose serious health risks at higher levels. Elevated levels of copper and zinc can cause anemia, liver and kidney damage, decreased levels of good cholesterol, and skin disorders.” Thrasher further stated, “While many people are now aware that mercury and lead can cause damage to the nervous system, few know that hexavalent chromium is highly carcinogenic and deserves a word of caution.” Dr. Thrasher is on the advisory board of ONFCI, a not-for-profit organization.
For further information and to download a copy of the testing order form, go to the “Detect and Protect Project” link on our website at www.ohionetwork.org or call
(440) 845-1888. A copy of the application can also be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to ONFCI, P.O. Box 29290 , Parma , Ohio 44129
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