The situation has only worsened. We are seeing more children suffering from exposure to toxic metals, many of which are implicated in developmental disorders like autism. It's alarming to think that aluminum, a known neurotoxin in animals, is still being used as an immune-stimulating agent in certain pharmaceutical products that children are exposed to regularly. The fact that aluminum can trigger health issues in something as small as a mouse should be a red flag for its potential effects on humans, especially vulnerable populations like children. It’s far from benign.
What’s even more disturbing is that the amount of exposure children face from various sources, food, air, water, and pharmaceuticals, isn’t properly measured or acknowledged. We’re talking about cumulative exposure, which can build up over time and lead to serious health issues. It makes you wonder about the sanity of those behind these decisions. How can we call this approach ethical when we don’t fully grasp the risk of exposing children?
I’ve personally seen cases where children who were developing normally began to regress after exposure, experiencing seizures, losing communication abilities, and, in some cases, suffering irreversible brain damage. It’s tragic, and worse is that researchers get silenced when they try to illuminate these dangers. I remember one researcher focusing on aluminum toxicity, initially examining industrial sources. That was fine. Until they started talking about aluminum in vaccines, suddenly, they were blackballed. It’s telling how quickly the narrative changes when certain topics hit too close to the status quo.
Moreover, it’s worth noting that Somali communities in the West may experience even worse outcomes regarding neurodevelopmental issues than those in their home countries. This disparity is partly due to a lack of access to medical care, shielding them from some toxic metals. Both from medicine and the environment that are prevalent in the West.