Pediatricians seek better regulation of toxins

The American Academy of Pediatrics joins other groups such as, American Medical Association, American Nurses Association and American Public Health Association to advocate for changes in The Toxic Substances Control Act, which hasn't been updated since 1976.

The U.S. needs to do a better job protecting children and pregnant women from toxic chemicals, says a policy statement out today from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The group says children's developing brains and bodies are far more vulnerable than adults' to toxins. And while pediatricians typically spend more time in the clinic than on Capitol Hill, the policy's authors say they felt compelled to advocate for patients who can't defend themselves...

...Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., has introduced legislation to update the regulation of toxic chemicals four times. His most recent effort, the Safe Chemicals Act of 2011, was introduced this month.

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