Fire and burns are the 3rd leading cause of accidental death in USA
with more than 3,000 lives per year.
In the Western Industrialized world the figures are estimated to be about
10 times that.
14% of infant deaths in the Western Industrialized world are due to fire.
The scale of accidents and deaths caused by fire in developing countries
may be even greater.
The commonly-used halogen chemicals, like bromine and chlorine compounds
in flame-retardants, are toxic and cause substantial harm to humans
and the environment. It is the same with the frequently used organic
phosphorous esters.
Recently, even the frequently used boron compounds were put on the UN
(United Nation) list of chemicals to get rid of.
Traces of toxic flame retardants can be found in human breast milk,
fish and whales. Research shows dramatically increasing concentrations
of bromine compounds through bio accumulation causing permanent damage
to learning and movement abilities in children.
Scientists have proved that Borates have a direct negative impact on
the human fertility.
According to current growth rates, concentrations of toxic flame retardants
in humans will double every 2-5 years. This means that concentrations
found in human tissues will increase 100-fold or more by year 2030!