The auction sites for the game "Eagle Toys Rabbit", banned by Dubai Municipality for containing high levels of boron, have been found to have been shown to increase the body's rate of stunting.
A second site offered gifts to people who bought more than one game, while a third tried to attract mothers to buy the game for their children. "Your child will love to spend time with these games, Developing hand-brain coordination and motor learning skills. "
The Department of Health and Safety in Dubai Municipality, in an internal circular issued, containing the game to a high proportion of the element «Boron» beyond the limits set in the standards, a 300 mg / kg weight, warning that the entry of high proportions of elements Toxic substances to the body, such as the boron, have health risks that affect the health and safety of children. Boron is sometimes used in the fight against pests and domestic pests in many countries of the world.
A study by researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden warned that boron is a toxic substance that affects human growth. Tests showing the concentration of this element in the blood and urine of a group of pregnant women in northern Argentina indicate that boron increases the risk of stunting , After women who had a high concentration of blood and urine are more likely to have children shorter and taller than women who do not have this concentration.
The World Health Organization (WHO) said exposure to high levels of boron affects vital organs such as liver and kidneys. A study of 20 mice showed that exposure to boron at high rates daily reduced liver, kidney, spleen and adrenal volumes after 60 days of Exposure.
Exposure to high levels of boron affects vital organs such as liver and kidneys.