How Miscarriage Risk Rises Due To Toxin Exposure On Military Bases
Some jobs are inherently riskier than others because of the threats of accidents, injuries, and toxin exposures. Military personnel are perhaps at the highest risk because they encounter such threats. Even their loved ones constantly bear the risk of chemical exposure on military bases. The Camp Lejeune disaster is the worst among the environmental disasters in the country, and it is an instance of toxin contamination. Besides the possibility of cancer due to contaminated water intake, women may encounter miscarriage and fetal death due to deadly chemicals. Exposure to teratogens during pregnancy may also lead to congenital birth defects. Surprisingly, even a father’s exposure to certain teratogens can lead to miscarriage due to potential chromosomal abnormalities in the sperm. Let us explain how the risk rises due to toxins and …