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Doug Phillips

Founder and President, Metolius Climbing

Bend, OR

 

Doug PhillipsDoug Phillips, 53, is the founder and president of Metolius Climbing Company in Bend.  He has lived in Oregon most of his life and currently resides in Camp Sherman. In addition to climbing, Doug enjoys a large number of activities including skiing, sailing, hiking, swimming, and woodworking.  After reviewing his results, Doug commented that while the test results didn’t really surprise him, he was a little concerned that his pesticide level was so much higher than the national average.  He eats organic lettuce and tomatoes, but not necessarily organic apples (which are known to have a high pesticide load).  He was interested to know which fruits and vegetables generally have higher/lower pesticide loads.

Doug was one of three participants who had detectable levels of organophosphate pesticides in their bodies.  Both his mercury and phthalate levels were higher than the group median.  He had no detectable bisphenol A in his body, and his PCB levels were among the lowest in the group.

 

 

Chemical
Class
Commonly
Found in
Potential Effects
on Health
Found in Participant?














Phthalates
Personal care products, certain plastic toys and food containers, medical devices, and vinyl (PVC) products such as flooring, shower curtains, and wall covering
Effects on reproductive development, including feminization of male genital and early puberty onset in girls
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Mercury
Heavy metal which enters the environment through multiple exposure routes—including coal-fired power plants, cement manufacturing plants, abandoned mines and consumer products
Harms nervous system development and can harm organs
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PFCs
(Perfluorinated chemicals)
Group of chemicals used as surfactants and stain protectors. The two PFCs most commonly found in the environment are known as PFOS and PFOA. They have been in use since the 1950s, and build up and persist in the environment and in animals
Cancer and organ damage
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Pesticides
Insecticides are commonly used in agriculture and to a lesser extent in urban areas
Toxic effects may include nervous system harm, cancer, and hormone disruption
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Bisphenol A
Reusable plastic water bottles and baby bottles, the linings in metal food cans and dental sealants
BPA has been linked to reduced fertility, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and obesity. Recent scientific studies have shown that even low-dose exposure can have negative health impacts






















PCBs
(Polychlorinated biphenyls)
Manufacture of PCBs ended in 1977, after extensive production for use as coolants and lubricants in electrical equipment
PCBs bioaccumulate and persist in the food chain and in our bodies, and have been linked to cancer, effects on the immune and reproductive systems, and effects on nervous system development
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