May 10, 2005

Dear Assemblyman Gottfried,

May I congratulate you on your Bill to ban Lindane.

This is a dangerous carcinogenic and neurotoxic drug which
is widely prescribed to children without informing parents of its hazards.   Furthermore, there are safe alternatives, including a nit comb.

Samuel S. Epstein, MD
Professor emeritus Environmental & Occupational Medicine
University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health,
Chairman, Cancer Prevention Coalition
2121 West Taylor Street, MC 922
Chicago  IL 60612
phone 312 996 2297
e-mail   epstein@uic.edu
web   www.preventcancer.com