The impacts of endocrine disrupters on wildlife, people and their environments: The Weybridge+15 (1996–2011) report

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Series Details No.2, 2012
Publication Date 10/05/2012
ISBN 978-92-9213-307-8
ISSN 1725-2237
EC TH-AK-12-002-EN-N
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Chemicals which disrupt the hormone system – also known as 'endocrine disrupting chemicals' (EDCs) – may be a contributing factor behind the significant increases in cancers, diabetes and obesity, falling fertility, and an increased number of neurological development problems in both humans and animals, according to a review of recent scientific literature commissioned by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Such chemicals can be found in food, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, household products and cosmetics.

The Weybridge +15 (1996-2011) report on endocrine disruptors, commissioned by the European Environment Agency (EEA) was launched at Brunel University outside London on 10 May 2012.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/the-impacts-of-endocrine-disrupters
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EEA: News, 10.5.12: Increase in cancers and fertility problems may be caused by household chemicals and pharmaceuticals http://www.eea.europa.eu/pressroom/newsreleases/increase-in-cancers-and-fertility

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