Comprehensive Study of Granite Countertops Finds No Stones that Pose Health Threat!
There’s good news for consumers regarding granite countertops!
A comprehensive scientific study (largest of its kind) regarding health threats posed from granite countertops did not find a sole granite slab to pose any health risk. The study evaluated a large number of different colors, unlike some other media reports that contained questionable scientific accuracy. There were more than 400 tests done in the study involving 114 different varieties of granite countertops, which also included stones cited in various media reports. The quantities of radon and radiation emitted by the stones all fell well below average outdoor background levels, common in the U.S.
“The study showed that you are more likely to have a fatal fall from bed than to develop a health problem related to the most common granite countertops,” said Dr. John F. McCarthy, president of Environmental Health & Engineering, the independent environmental testing firm that conducted the study.
For more information and details of the study, please check out the MIA press release.
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Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Company, Granite, Industry News on November 18th, 2008 by Barb | | 2 Comments
on November 25th, 2008 at 8:37 am
Granite worktops look amazing in any kitchen and are available in hundreds of colours and styles. http://www.mistermarble.co.uk/
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on November 25th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Martin:
I totally agree that granite countertops look amazing. They a beautiful addition to any home.
Thanks for your comments!
Barb
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