Breast Implants and Women's Health: A Silenced Epidemic
- by: Implant Awareness Campaign
- recipient: MINISTERS OF HEALTH, UN WOMEN & WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION - PATIENT SAFETY
Why This Is Important
In the 90's, studies uncovered a link between silicone breast implants and systemic illness. A connection was made linking human leukocyte antigen – the genetic component to our individual immune systems to an increased risk of reaction. Dangerously high levels of platinum circulated in these women with a clear entry point: the silicone shell. The removal of the device and the scar capsules surrounding them alone lead to improvement and recovery.
The medical community and government health authorities discounted the scientific evidence before them that could have prevented this public health tragedy from continuing as further generations of women became ill. That science represented the women and the health repercussions they endured.
From that day forward, women continued to suffer from neurological damage, autoimmune diseases, hair loss, chronic fatigue, infertility, as well as heart and lung conditions as a result of silicone based medical devices. They were misdiagnosed, disbelieved, and not given the medical intervention desperately needed to improve their health.
In the same manor that tobacco does not result in lung cancer for everyone, yet is still responsible for lung cancer in many individuals – the implant industry is equally flawed in reporting adverse effects. The sad part; it only requires a simple cheek swab to determine if women have a genetic predisposition to silicone intolerance and implementing higher quality standards could eliminate the majority of cases.
There are many reasons why women opt for breast implants and for most; other options are not available. Breast cancer, breast development dissatisfaction, drastic anatomical changes, and genetic abnormalities are just a few of the many reasons why women are faced with making the decision to have breast surgery. Reasons that do not discriminate and can happen to any woman in her lifetime.
The right to life, the right to transparent informed consent, and the right to justice have been denied in regards to breast implants and women's health. With advancements in breast reconstruction and enhancement using a woman's own fat and stem cells, options do exist for women who are at risk. There is a way to reverse illness and help women who have developed symptoms before their health declines to the point of permanent disability, organ damage and death. Please help support transparency and ask that local public health departments and international organizations oversee this health travesty before more lives are taken.
Your support is greatly appreciated,
Members of IAC
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In the 90's, studies uncovered a link between silicone breast implants and systemic illness. A connection was made linking human leukocyte antigen – the genetic component to our individual immune systems to an increased risk of reaction. Dangerously high levels of platinum circulated in these women with a clear entry point: the silicone shell. The removal of the device and the scar capsules surrounding them alone lead to improvement and recovery.
The medical community and government health authorities discounted the scientific evidence before them that could have prevented this public health tragedy from continuing as further generations of women became ill. That science represented the women and the health repercussions they endured.
From that day forward, women continued to suffer from neurological damage, autoimmune diseases, hair loss, chronic fatigue, infertility, as well as heart and lung conditions as a result of silicone based medical devices. They were misdiagnosed, disbelieved, and not given the medical intervention desperately needed to improve their health.
In the same manor that tobacco does not result in lung cancer for everyone, yet is still responsible for lung cancer in many individuals – the implant industry is equally flawed in reporting adverse effects. The sad part; it only requires a simple cheek swab to determine if women have a genetic predisposition to silicone intolerance and implementing higher quality standards could eliminate the majority of cases.
There are many reasons why women opt for breast implants and for most; other options are not available. Breast cancer, breast development dissatisfaction, drastic anatomical changes, and genetic abnormalities are just a few of the many reasons why women are faced with making the decision to have breast surgery. Reasons that do not discriminate and can happen to any woman in her lifetime.
The right to life, the right to transparent informed consent, and the right to justice have been denied in regards to breast implants and women's health. With advancements in breast reconstruction and enhancement using a woman's own fat and stem cells, options do exist for women who are at risk. There is a way to reverse illness and help women who have developed symptoms before their health declines to the point of permanent disability, organ damage and death. Please help support transparency and ask that local public health departments and international organizations oversee this health travesty before more lives are taken.
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