Sentences with phrase «human contact with water»

Human contact with water that has elevated levels of bacteria creates a higher risk of contracting illnesses such as stomach flu, ear infections, upper respiratory infections and skin rashes.

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A fact sheet from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indicates that about 90 % of exposure for humans is due to eating contaminated food, since dioxins and furans typically accumulate in the fatty tissues of fish and animals that are exposed when these by - products are released into the water and air during manufacturing.2 Dioxin is not metabolized in our bodies, and is passed to our children through the placenta and breastfeeding.3 Sodium Polyacrylate - Super Absorbent Polymers While actual contact with disposable diapers does not contribute to dioxin accumulation in your baby, your baby's bottom does come in contact with chemicals used to increase the absorbency of the diapers.

Humans can become infected with leptospirosis in ways similar to animals, through direct contact or ingestion or inhalation of contaminated water or soil.

The BIG problem with BPA is that it has been found to be a known source of synthetic hormones like oestrogen, and that plastics containing it can break down easily, especially when they are washed, heated or stressed in any way, allowing the chemical to leach into the food or water it is in contact with allowing it to enter the human body.

«Despite its bad reputation, BPA continues to be used in many plastic containers, water bottles, food cans, dental floss, and heat - resistant papers, which means that humans come into contact with it frequently.»

Coccidia is an intestinal parasites / illnesses that can be passed to humans from contact with feces and / or contaminated water.

Substandard conditions include lack of veterinarian care or breeding plan, unlimited puppy production, no screening for genetic diseases, unsanitary facilities, unsafe and cramped cages, no environmental stimulation or human contact with animals, inadequate ventilation and temperature, poor quality food and water, poor quality shelters and no bedding.

Examples would be: transporting animals back and forth to foster homes, adoption events and veterinary clinics, helping at veterinary offices, going to foster homes to help with feeding and watering or just interacting with the ones who need human contact.

It is most commonly transmitted from animals to humans when people with unhealed breaks in the skin, come into contact with water or soil that has been contaminated with animal urine.

Cryptosporidiosis is a parasitic disease that is spread to humans and animals through contaminated food or water or contact with an infected person or animal.

The dog flu virus is spread through air, contaminated surfaces (food and water bowls) and humans that have had contact with infected dogs.

Despite its bad reputation, BPA continues to be used in many plastic containers, water bottles, food cans, dental floss, and heat - resistant papers, which means that humans come into contact with it frequently.

It's speculated that the resistant genes enter the human gut through the food chain, through direct contact with animals, or through contaminated water sources.

Phosphorus is the biggest cause of water quality degradation worldwide, causing «dead zones», toxic algal blooms, a loss of biodiversity and increased health risks for the plants, animals and humans that come in contact with polluted waters.