91% of Canadians have detectable levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in their urine according to recent data from the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS). Concentrations of BPA were highest in the teens – people aged 12 to 19 had mean concentrations of 1.50 micrograms per litre. That is nearly 30% higher than the mean concentration.
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Teenagers don’t have it easy when it comes to health! For some people it is a time of peak health – lots of energy, physical fitness, and few concerns or worries. But the majority of teens are coping with at least one health problem.
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