Why kids may be at risk from vinyl floors and fire-resistant couches
Chemicals called semivolatile organic compounds have been linked to health problems
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DOMESTIC CHEMICALS Children who grow up in houses with all vinyl flooring or living room sofas that contain flame retardants called PBDEs have higher levels of potentially harmful chemicals in their bodies than other kids, a study finds.
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