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2. My question’s changes My question originally was: How does mineral powder in the air effect peoples health in different locations around the globe (such as near volcanoes or people that demolish buildings in cites for a living) but I felt it was too specific so I changed it to how Does minerals/ mineral powder in the air effect peoples health?

3. Objective My final objective of this project was to answer: How can minerals/ mineral powder in the air effect peoples health in different locations? How dangerous they can be if inhaled? Can they be dangerous if only touched by skin?

4. How do minerals affect peoples health? It can affect people in many ways. Major effects would include; Several lung diseases Many types of cancer And can damage if in contact with skin

5. Mercury Due to the health effects of mercury exposure, industrial and commercial uses are regulated in lots of countries. Case control studies have shown effects such as tremors, impaired cognitive skills, and sleep disturbance in people who work with exposure to mercury vapor. Small exposure to mercury vapor has been shown to result in profound central nervous system effects, including hallucinations, suicidal tendency. With continuing exposure, a tremor develops and may escalate to violent muscular spasms. Tremor initially involves the hands and later spreads to the eyelids, lips, and the tongue. Long-term, minor exposure has been associated with more subtle symptoms including fatigue, irritability, loss of memory, vivid dreams and depression

6. Zinc Your body needs zinc every day in just the right amount, because too much can be as harmful and having too little can be bad. Your body has no way to store zinc, so it depends on a getting it through your diet. Zinc is important for a lot of function in your system including: Strong immunity Important component of the enzymes involved in tissue remodeling and prevention of cancer Maintenance of your mood, mental clarity and restorative sleep Prostate and intestinal health Senses of taste and smell

7. Lead Lead poisoning is a serious and sometimes fatal condition. It occurs when lead builds up in the body. Lead is highly toxic metal and a strong poison. It is found in lead-based paints, including paint on old toys or buildings. It can be in: art supplies contaminated dust gasoline products (no longer in the US and Canada) Lead poisoning usually occurs over a few months or years. Poisoning can cause severe mental and physical impairment. Younger kids are more exposed to lead poisoning.

8. Can they be dangerous if they come in contact with skin? According to some sources petroleum products will drive disease deeper into the body when used. That is why it should never come in contact with living tissue.c

9. Research/Sources Researched 3/20/15-3/27/15 Sources: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/othercarc inogens/athome/talcum-powder-and-cancer http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/othercarc inogens/athome/talcum-powder-and-cancer http://www.webmd.com/lung/asbestos-exposure http://personalcaretruth.com/2011/02/mineral-oil/