PFAS is becoming a threat to pregnancy
When there is happiness in a house, a woman tells the family that she is going to be a mother. In such a situation where the family is happy first. At the same time, on the other side, the whole 9 months go out well, this thing is prayed. Also, even today, elderly women in the village tell the pregnant woman not to tell anyone about their pregnancy for the first few months. It is believed that it is said that it is said that there is no sight and the child does not fall to fall).
Miskrity is such a thing in which the child itself falls. It is a time of grief for family and mother. However, it is a matter of sight. At the same time, recently, one research has pointed to that one thing which is believed to be increasing due to one reason. That’s one reason Chemical,
How many miscreants are there in the world?
When you talk to women around you, you will find most women who have faced miscarriage once or two or more times. Where he did not understand what was happening to him and he lost his child. According to the 2021 report of the National Insitate of Health, there are about 2.3 crore miscreants worldwide every year. According to this estimate, there are about 44 miscreants every minute.
According to the report, the average risk of miscarriage in all pregnancy is 15.3% (meaning almost every 100 lives in 1516 cases). At the same time, the number of women suffering once in life is 10.8%. Number of women suffering twice: 1.9%. The number of women suffering three or more miscreants: 0.7%.
Chemical is becoming danger
Where we have known how many children die before coming to the world, before coming in the mother’s lap for the first time. At the same time, now it is also important to know what is the reason for this. By the way, if we talk about this in detail, then there are many reasons for this. In which health, women’s body, health related problems, conditions around during pregnancy, stress and complete nutritious food also play all these things. At the same time, today we will talk about how the chemical is becoming a cause of miscarriage which is becoming a threat, but still people are unaware of its increasing threat.
According to the report published in The Garjan, new research has found that some poisonous PFAs Forever chemicals Coming in contact with women may increase the risk of repeated miscarriage. A study was done on about 200 women in China. It was seen that women who had been miscarried at least twice, had a higher level of PFAs in the blood. How PFAS is affecting women in this study and is causing miscarriage. Before that it is important to understand what PFAs are.
What are PFAS?
The full name of PFAS is Per- and polyfluorolkyl substances. This is a large group of manmade chemical. They are used in many everyday things, such as-
- Non-stick utensils
- Waterproof clothes and shoes
- Fast-food packaging (not sticking oil)
- Fire-fighting foam
- Cosmetics and Cleaning Products
- Disposable plates and packing materials
- Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
- Firefighting foam
- Some coating in electronic devices
- Paint and varnish
What are the problems with PFAS?
These chemical can be found in drinking water, soil and food. Research has shown that more contact with PFAS also leads to the risk of cancer. Actually, they can be found in water, air and food during or after chemical use.
Studies of the study, who are associated with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention of China, said, earlier research revealed that any kind of contact with PFAs could have a negative impact on pregnancy, but it was not clear to what extent PFAS contacts PFAS’s contact to the miscarriage of repeatedly. Investigations found that there is a connection between some PFAS and repeated miscarriage due to unknown reasons.
PFAS is a group of about 16,000 types of chemicals, which are usually used in making water, stains and heat -saving products. Waterproof things are prepared from them. Once they enter the body of humans, they freeze. These chemicals have been associated with many serious health problems, such as:
- cancer
- Kidney disease
- Immune system disease
Men also affect
Not only women but also these chemicals have an impact on men. In men, they can reduce chemical sperm quality and can change DNA, which can affect the health of children later.
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, about 5% of women are repeatedly facing miscarriage. No clear reason has been revealed in half of these cases. Research found that the chemical which was the most related to miscarriage includes PFHXS, which is a common PFAS water chemical.
The researcher has written that the method of miscarriage of PFAS is not completely clear yet. They estimate that these chemicals can affect thyroid hormones and other hormonal processes. PFAS has also seen an impact on the hormone system (endocrine system). He said that it is necessary to understand the matter and find solutions and study research and a large number of women.
David Andrews, senior scientist at the Environmental Working Group, said that this research strengthens the relationship between PFAS and loss of infant development or health. He said, this is very worrying for health and these chemicals can cause many types of damage in our body.
What do women do for safety?
Since PFAS is found everywhere in our everyday things and environment, it is difficult to avoid them completely. Still women can take these steps for their safety:
- Use PFAS removing filters from water.
- Use non-stick utensils less.
- Avoid stain guard clothes and furniture.
- Buy organic food.
- Choose PFAS-Free Cosmetics and Personal Care Products.
What are the situation in India?
According to the 2021 report of BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, the figures have come out regarding what is the situation in India.
Miscuration in India (20152021)
- (201921):
- 7.3% in Indian women
- Manipur’s highest 12.3%
- Urban vs Rural Women:
- In cities: 6.4% → 8.5%
- Rural: 5.3% → 6.9%