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Close Proximity to Dry Cleaners Linked to Parkinson’s Risk, Study Finds
health3 days ago

Close Proximity to Dry Cleaners Linked to Parkinson’s Risk, Study Finds

A new study links living within 500 feet of a dry cleaner to higher odds of Parkinson’s disease, with notable clusters in NYC and other regions. Near-cleaner residents had about 13% higher risk, while some areas, like parts of Southern Illinois, saw more than double the odds. Researchers point to solvents such as trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) and vapor intrusion as possible drivers, noting that exposure occurs via air or skin contact rather than from clothes, with TCE largely banned and PCE being phased out. Proximity-based risk decreases with distance.

via New York Post|
#dry-cleaning#environmental-health#health
Dry-Cleaning Solvent Linked to Increased Liver Fibrosis Risk
health3 months ago

Dry-Cleaning Solvent Linked to Increased Liver Fibrosis Risk

A national NHANES analysis links tetrachloroethylene (PCE), the dry-cleaning solvent, to a higher risk of significant liver fibrosis. Among 1,614 U.S. adults (2017–2020), about 7.4% had detectable PCE in blood; those with detectable exposure had over three times the odds of meaningful liver scarring, and each 1 ng/mL rise in PCE increased fibrosis odds by more than fivefold, with roughly a 28% absolute risk increase. The association persisted after adjusting for age, sex, race, education, and common liver risk factors like alcohol use and obesity. PCE exposure can occur via indoor air, groundwater, dry-cleaning and industrial use, and while the EPA is phasing it out over a decade, it remains in some settings. The findings underscore environmental toxins as potential contributors to liver disease and suggest a need for broader screening and further research.

via SciTechDaily|
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Century-old solvent linked to elevated Parkinson's risk
science4 months ago

Century-old solvent linked to elevated Parkinson's risk

Trichloroethylene (TCE), a century-old solvent once used in dry cleaning and various household products, is linked to a roughly fivefold increase in Parkinson's disease risk, with both occupational and environmental exposure. Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center say the long latency between exposure and symptoms can obscure cause, and historical cases like Camp Lejeune highlight community risks. Public health actions include the EPA banning TCE manufacture/import and processing, with risk evaluations and regulations continuing to guide safeguards.

via Yahoo|
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