A US study has examined the hazardous chemicals that are used in the production of new cars. If you spend time in your car, could you be breathing in life-threatening compounds?

The report can be downloaded from here: Healthy Car Guide. It does list some car models that are in the European market but is mainly US based. However, you may wish to consider whether UK & European cars will employ the same production methods and use the same sort of chemicals.

Beware of chemical such as: bromine, chlorine, lead, antimony, arsenic, chromium, cobalt, copper, nickel, mercury and tin. The guide explains the dangers of these elements and where you might find them in your car. Did you know that tanning of leather involves the use of chromium which is linked to asthma attacks, skin coditions and kidney disorders?

The guide may prove useful reading to someone whose health seems to have got worse since they bought their latest car. A change of vehicle may be the answer.

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