SIDS and Nitrates

Sudden Infant Syndrome Facts: 1)SIDS is the leading cause of death in infants between one month and one year of age. 2) African American children are two to three times more likely than Caucasian babies to die of SIDS. 3) Native American babies are about three times more susceptible. 4) More boys are SIDS victims than girls.

Nitrates and Nitrites in Water

Nitrates and nitrites in our drinking water: In 1974, Congress passed the Safe Drinking Water Act. This law requires EPA to determine safe levels of chemicals in drinking water which do or may cause health problems. These non-enforceable levels, based solely on possible health risks and exposure, are called Maximum Contaminant Level Goals.