Are common chemicals making Australians sick? By Jonathan Hair on ABC’s AM

Are common chemicals making Australians sick? From ABC radio's 'AM' by Jonathon Hair

Dealing with chemicals is part of everyday life. From fragrances put on your skin in the morning, to liquids used for washing up, or to pesticides put on weeds in the garden. But a new study has found that almost one in five Australians have a sensitivity to these common chemicals, and their health is suffering as a result.

Duration: 3min 21sec

Broadcast: Tue 3 Jul 2018, 8:24am

Featuring Anne Steinemann, professor, University of Melbourne

Are common chemicals making Australians sick?

More from Dr Anne Steinemann

For more information, the Chemical Free Gal™ website has links to Dr Steinemann's publications (as well as a whole lot of other wonderful information).

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