A STATEMENT BY MICHAEL "DUKES" DELANEY

 What is Benzene?

 Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon . It's components are products derived from coal and petroleum . Benzene is used in the manufacture of plastics, detergents, pesticides, and other chemicals. Contractors who worked in refineries, petro-chemical plants, and the paint industry are at particular risk for Benzene related disease. Benzene is a carcinogen (cancer-causing). Persons who have been exposed to Benzene for periods of time from 5 to 30 years have the greatest chance of developing forms of  leukemia, some which result in death. However, research has shown that even some term exposure can be extremely dangerous.

Benzene Related Diseases:

Benzene is a known carcinogen that can cause problems even in low doses on the immune system of anyone who is exposed to it. It has been linked to many deadly, dangerous diseases, including:

	Secondary aplastic anemia
	Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
	Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)
	Myelodysplasia
	Myelodysplastic syndrome
	Non-hodgkin's lymphoma
	Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)

Everyday, workers are exposed to benzene, the human carcinogen that has been responsible for instances of acute myelogenous leukemia, acute lymphocytic leukemia, chronic myelogenous leukemia, in addition to other forms of cancer and leukemia. While workers have the highest risk for becoming inflicted with adverse effects of benzene, benzene exists in the environment and in consumer products, putting everyone at risk to develop potentially deadly health conditions. The EPA estimates that half of the entire U.S. population has been exposed to the dangerous chemical.

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