Could one of these health facts be affecting you or someone you know?
* Asthma is on the rise. Over 20 million Americans are affected by
asthma. Studies have found that asthma is worsened by exposure
to standard market household cleaning products. (Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America)
* For every 8 women, one will be diagnosed with breast cancer some time in her life. (National Cancer Institute)
* There are more than 2500 chemicals used in cosmetics that can
cause health problems. (National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health)
* A 2006 study found 256 toxins known to cause birth defects and developmental delays. On the average, each person in the test
was found to have 51 of these in their body. (Autism Society of America)
* In 2005, it was estimated that 80,700,000 Americans suffer from
one or more forms of cardiovascular disease. (American Heart Association)
* Cancer rates will increase 50%, from 10 million new cases to 15
million by 2020. (World Health Organization)
* 34% of all adult Americans are overweight (Medical College of Wisconsin)
* 19% of American children ages 6-19 are overweight (American Heart
Association)
* A minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity
physical activity per day is recommended and that 50% of Americans do not meet this. (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) * Since 1990, there has been a 76% increase in Type II diabetes in adults 30-40 years old (annecollins.com/obesity/statistics-obesity.htm)
