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World Wide Carcinogens Is What our People are Consuming Safe? By Paige Meier

can·cer kan(t)-sərnoun ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The tumor spreads from the origin to distant places in the body Cancer cells break off from the main tumor and infect the nearby tissue

The Problem at hand… ,[object Object],“ From the womb to old age, people around the world are exposed to countless carcinogens in their food, air, water and consumer goods” ~Dr. Ted Schettler, Director of the Science and Environmental Health Network. "Cancer is a growing pandemic – and an enemy that no single organization, or nation for that matter, can defeat alone.” ~ John R. Seffrin, Chief Executive Officer of the American Cancer Society "Cancer is responsible for 1 in 8 deaths worldwide. In fact, cancer causes more deaths than AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria combined.” ~Otis W. Brawley, MD, chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society

Knowledge is Power. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Organizations to Know… ,[object Object],[object Object],Ways to Help… American Cancer Society Susan G. Komen Foundation World Health Organization International Union Against Cancer Improving Cancer Education Program of Action for Cancer Therapy Lance Armstrong Foundation International Agency for Research on Cancer National Cancer Institute The list goes on… Participate in a Relay for Life or Race for the Cure Take time to educate others on healthy cancer prevention

[object Object],Moooving in the Right Direction… ,[object Object]

Start Greater Awareness NOW ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Fast Food ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],5.57 oz. per serving 6.72 oz. per serving 5.39 oz. per serving (31,000 Restaurants in 118 countries) (12,000 Restaurants in 73 countries) (6,600 Restaurants Worldwide)

Artificial Food Coloring ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],(Gatorade accounted for 80% of World sports drink sales in 2007) (85 billion Goldfish crackers are consumed each year in 40 countries )

PVC: The Poison Plastic ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],(In 1993, over half (103,000 tons) of all PVC used in Australia was for plumbing alone .)

Alcohol ,[object Object],Cancer of the liver is preceded by alcoholic liver cirrhosis which develops after years of drinking . The tissues in your liver are replaced by fibrous scar tissue; the fibrous parts can’t function

Cigarettes and Tobacco ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Are we all gonna’ die? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Also, remember that your genetic makeup, age, viruses, and other factors out of your control can contribute to cancer. Above All: Keep Informed and Keep Informing

Works Cited Thank you very much… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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