Widespread endocrine-disrupting chemicals pose health risk

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Researchers are raising concerns about the widespread presence of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in everyday environments and their potential health impacts. Found in products like plastics, personal care items, and even food packaging, these chemicals can interfere with hormonal balance, potentially leading to issues such as reproductive problems, metabolic disorders, and developmental delays. Experts emphasize the need for awareness and further research to understand and mitigate the health risks associated with EDC exposure.

Source

Shoaff JR, Coull B, Weuve J, Bellinger DC, Calafat AM, Schantz SL, Korrick SA. Association of Exposure to Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals During Adolescence With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder-Related Behaviors. JAMA Netw Open. 2020 Aug 3;3(8):e2015041. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.15041. PMID: 32857150; PMCID: PMC7455852.

Additional Reading

https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/29/health/endocrine-disrupting-chemicals-wellness/index.html#:~:text=Endocrine%2Ddisrupting%20chemicals%20are%20everywhere,many%20health%20impacts%2C%20researchers%20say&text=There%20are%20databases%20to%20help,%2Ddisrupting%20chemicals%2C%20experts%20said.

https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/09/09/nx-s1-5099419/hair-and-skin-care-products-expose-kids-to-hormone-disrupting-chemicals-study-finds

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/16/magazine/pfas-toxic-chemicals.html