Body Burden: The Pollution in Newborns: Test Results

All Ten Babies: Cord Blood Test Results

All Ten Babies were born in August and September 2004 in U.S. Hospitals
Source of cord blood: Red Cross

Number of chemicals detected: 287 out of 413

Mercury (Hg) — Tested for 1, found 1 Pollutant from coal-fired power plants

Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) — Tested for 18, found 9 Pollutants from fossil fuel and garbage incineration

Polybrominated dibenzodioxins and furans (PBDD/F) — Tested for 12, found 7 Pollutants from plastic production and incineration

Perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) — Tested for 12, found 9 Breakdown products of fabric, carpet, and paper coatings

Polychlorinated dibenzodioxins and furans (PBCD/F) — Tested for 17, found 11 Pollutants from garbage incineration and industrial processes

Organochlorine pesticides (OCs) — Tested for 28, found 21 Largely banned persistent and bioaccumulative pesticides

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) — Tested for 46, found 32 Fire retardants ubiqutious in computers, furniture, and televisions

Polychlorinated Naphthalenes (PCNs) — Tested for 70, found 50 Used in the past as lubricants, varnishes, and cable insulation

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) — Tested for 209, found 147 Banned electrical insulators and lubricants