Oregon Environmental Council's Pollution in People Report
In 2007, ten Oregon women and men volunteered to have their bodies tested in a study of chemical pollution in Oregonians. Unfortunately, one thing they probably share with all Oregonians is the unwelcome presence of toxic chemicals in their bodies.
In 2007, ten Oregon women and men volunteered to have their bodies tested in a study of chemical pollution in Oregonians. These Oregonians represent a diverse group of people from rural and urban areas throughout the state. Unfortunately, one thing they probably share with all Oregonians is the unwelcome presence of toxic chemicals in their bodies.
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Oregonians are polluted with many hazardous industrial chemicals according to a new study conducted by the Oregon Environmental Council and the Oregon Collaborative for Health and the Environment (CHE-OR) - the first of its kind to examine toxic pollutants in Oregonians.
Click on any of the pictures above to understand more about how each of our bodies carry these toxic burdens or visit the main findings page for a recap of what the report discovered.
- Find out more about solutions, as well as ways to reduce exposure
- Understand more about these toxic chemicals
- Read the Pollution in People report online
- Download the Pollution in People report [PDF: 1.37 MB]
- Find out what Oregon, and other states are doing to protect their citizens [PDF: 97 KB]
- Get involved! Stay informed!
