The authors concluded that high blood pressure is largely uncontrolled in this population at one of the highest risks for kidney failure and blindness. The conclusion reached in this study was that the reductions in cardiovascular risk factors which have reduced death rates in people without diabetes, have not been shared by those with diabetes, particularly for women. The EPA is taking a harder line on dioxin contamination and has issued cleanup orders for several locations, including San Francisco Bay. The EPA is concerned about dioxins, dioxin-like PCBs, and furan solvents because of their health risks, especially for those who fish from contaminated waters. Dioxins typically escape from autos and factories in smoke particles and then settle on surrounding land and water.
Dioxin binds DNA and disrupts enzymes, hormones and growth.
This can lead to cancer, developmental damage, diabetes and immune system impairment. Meanwhile, the U.S. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources chaired by John L. Mica held a meeting to air concerns about the safety of the hepatitis B vaccine. Mr. Mica's concern came from a decision by French public health officials to discontinue a hepatitis B immunization program of school children due to an apparent increase in the risk of autoimmunity following immunization. Classen proposed manufacturers be required to perform long term testing of their vaccines for the development of diabetes and that parents be informed of data linking vaccines to diabetes, and that the age at which the first dose is given may affect a child's risk. More information is available at the Vaccine Safety Web Site .