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RFK Jr Lays Out New Studies on Autism -- he says "we know it's an environmental exposure"
On the heels of a new report showing that rates of autism diagnoses have again increased, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he was determined to find the "environmental exposures" behind the rise and directed the National Institute of Health to launch new studies into "everything" -- from mold to obesity -- that could potentially be a factor.
He said: "We know it's an environmental exposure."
"This epidemic denial has become a feature in the mainstream media, and it's based on an industry canard (definition: a false report or piece of information that is intended to deceive people). And obviously there are people who don't want us to look at environmental exposures," Kennedy said, speaking at a press conference at the department headquarters on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.
Note from GIHN: Read our paper on Discussion of Naysayers and Deniers to learn more about the decades-long strategy of denial and misinformation regarding the health effects of toxic mold.
2022 paper by National Academies is even weaker than the one they published in 2004
The new 2022 paper by the National Academies (titled "Why Indoor Chemistry Matters") is even weaker than the one they published 18 years ago (in 2004). This new report merely includes the key words "mold" and "mycotoxins" a couple times, but it contains no discussion of the health effects. They chose to exclude thousands of scientific research papers on this topic and are clearly out of touch with the scientific community's view of these issues. To learn more about these inadequate papers by the National Academies, see our discussion of Naysayer papers.
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The Global Indoor Health Network is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing education and awareness of the health effects of mold and other indoor contaminants.
Our worldwide network of scientists, physicians, researchers, indoor air quality experts, attorneys, teachers, injured workers, advocates and others are working together to promote healthy indoor environments in homes, schools and businesses.
We have united to share our collective knowledge, expertise and life experiences to advance the understanding and awareness of this very important public health issue.
Naysayers and Deniers (Explains why the truth is being hidden about toxic mold)
To learn about the decades-long campaign by government agencies, insurance companies, medical organizations and others who refuse to tell the truth about the health effects of toxic mold, go to Naysayer (Deniers) and Naysayer papers .
- Read our paper titled Discussion of Naysayers and Deniers
- Download our list of Naysayer/Denier papers
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Our vision is a global community of individuals and organizations working together to ensure that comprehensive information and guidance concerning medical treatment, investigative techniques and solutions are available to address the effects of contaminants in the indoor environment of homes, schools and businesses.
Mission
Helpful tip: DO NOT USE BLEACH ON MOLD
Some government agencies and disaster recovery organizations still recommend using bleach on mold, but that advice is not accurate .
From our paper on Diagnosis and Treatment of Illness Caused by Contaminants in Water-Damaged Buildings:
Serious disinformation has been popularized and reflected in the guidelines given healthcare workers and the public encouraging the use of bleach (sodium hypochlorite) and other chlorinated products for cleaning the mold from damp indoor spaces. Biocides, including chlorine bleach, are harmful to humans and pets. Bleach is a strong corrosive material and will irritate the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. It is cytotoxic and genotoxic and has an accumulative effect on the body and can cause damage to organs.
In regard to using bleach on mold, some species propagate via spores that are unaffected by chlorine, acids, caustics or ozone. In addition, chlorinating carbon-based organic toxins increases their toxicity by increasing their mutagenicity and their lipid solubility which allows these poisons to enter the skin and accumulate in lipid rich tissue such as fat deposits and the brain.
From the website of a mold remediation company:
DOES BLEACH KILL MOLD?
The simple answer is no. The reason being is that mold is a fungi and like all fungi has roots known as hyphae. Hyphae creates the structure of the fungi and is unseen to the naked eye. Bleach and other box store cleaners do not have the capability to remove the roots of the mold. Bleach simply removes the color from the surface being treated. Unfortunately the color will return again and again leaving a homeowner frustrated and the mold was never even removed in the first place. Once the bleach has dried it has disturbed the mold and can cause the mold spores to become airborne and spread throughout your home causing more property damage and possibly illness.
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