Diaper data. (overview of cloth and disposable diapers)(adapted from the Family Practice News, April 15, 1996) From: Pediatrics for Parents | Date: July 1, 1995 | COPYRIGHT 1995 Pediatrics for Parents, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Susan Boiko, M.D., a pediatric dermatologist, recently presented the lowdown on diapers to her colleagues at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. Here are a few of the highlights.

Landfill Myths: Disposable diapers make up only one to two percent of landfill contents, not the 50% often cited in the popular press. According to Dr. Boiko, "If you recycle your newspapers, you more than make up for using disposable diapers."

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