This document discusses creating greener and healthier schools by reducing toxic chemicals. It notes that chronic diseases and learning disabilities in children are rising due to toxic exposure. Specific chemicals of concern found in schools include mercury, PCBs, flame retardants, cleaning products, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic, which contains carcinogens, phthalates, and heavy metals. Safer alternatives to PVC exist for flooring, supplies, and electronics. The presentation recommends adopting green purchasing policies to specify safer products and materials for schools.
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells that starts in the bone marrow. There are four main types classified by how fast-growing they are and what types of white blood cells are affected. Symptoms can include fever, bruising easily, and feeling very tired. Treatment depends on the type of leukemia but may involve chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplants, or biological therapy to kill leukemia cells and allow normal blood cell production. While some types can be cured, others can only be controlled with treatment.
This document discusses creating greener and healthier schools by reducing toxic chemicals. It notes that chronic diseases and learning disabilities in children are rising due to toxic exposure. Specific chemicals of concern found in schools include mercury, PCBs, flame retardants, cleaning products, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic, which contains carcinogens, phthalates, and heavy metals. Safer alternatives to PVC exist for flooring, supplies, and electronics. The presentation recommends adopting green purchasing policies to specify safer products and materials for schools.
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells that starts in the bone marrow. There are four main types classified by how fast-growing they are and what types of white blood cells are affected. Symptoms can include fever, bruising easily, and feeling very tired. Treatment depends on the type of leukemia but may involve chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplants, or biological therapy to kill leukemia cells and allow normal blood cell production. While some types can be cured, others can only be controlled with treatment.