Consumer health research institute United States, The Ecology Center and the launch HealthyStuff 10 list of cars that are not healthy for the driver and passengers.
Health criteria in question is material that is used by car manufacturers to coat the interior of the vehicle.
From this study revealed the car's interior is a unique blend of hundreds of toxic compounds, which together with the gas in a closed room, said Ecology Center Research Director, Jeff Gearhart.
The results of studies that tested 900 vehicles, of which 204 of them are production in 2011-2012, found at least 275 hazardous chemicals in car interiors. These harmful chemicals can cause cancer, birth defects in utero, and liver disorders.
According to The Ecology Center, is very easy to find out if the car contains toxins or not. Usually identified by the chemical smell that stung, especially in the interior of new cars.
The study mentions Mitsubishi Outlander Sport [ASX in Australia], Chrysler 200, and the Kia Soul becomes a car least healthy.
Besides the three cars, there are seven other cars that were also assessed using hazardous chemicals, the Nissan Versa, Mazda CX 7, Hyundai Accent, Chevrolet Aveo 5, KIA Sportage, VW Eos, Mini Cooper S Clubman and.
The ten cars contain hazardous and toxic chemicals in high enough levels. The Ecology Center revealed Mitsubishi Outlander interior materials, such as the center console and the chair has a heavy metal content. So as potentially create pain for everyone who goes into the car.
As for the car that was considered quite safe for health, is the Honda Civic, Toyota Prius, Honda CR-Z, Nissan Cube, Accura RDX, Audi S5 Accura ZDX, Smart Coupe, Toyota Venza, and Smart Passion.
