Toxic chemicals in the home cause asthma in children, says study

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An Australian study by scientists in Perth, published in Thorax Journal, reported that young children exposed to cleaning and DIY products may develop asthma. The study consisted of 192 children from 6 months to 3 years of age. 88 already had asthma; 104 children in the control group did not.

In the summer and winter months, air samples from the children's homes were taken. High levels of benzene, ethylbenzene and toluene, which are volative organic compounds (VOCs) were found to increase the childrens' risks of getting asthma. These VOCs are in solvents, paint, polishes, glues and other products.

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