Potential effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals on the health of children
Damstra, T
| HERO ID | 1599743 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2007 |
| Title | Potential effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals on the health of children |
| Authors | Damstra, T |
| Publisher Text | International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) |
| Volume | 11 |
| Abstract | During the last decades, there has been growing concern in scientific circles about adverse effects that may result from exposure to certain chemicals that have the potential to alter the normal functioning of the endocrine system in animals and humans. Of particular concern is the observation that very small differences in hormone exposures or hormonal function during a critical stage of development can result in adverse effects, which sometimes are irreversible. It has been hypothesized that foetal and early childhood exposures to certain endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may contribute to an increasing incidence of hypospadias and cryptorchidism, decreased semen quality, neurobehavioural disorders, alterations in the onset of puberty and testicular and breast cancer. This review article summarizes the potential effects of exposure to EDCs in children. |
| Report Number | CIS/08/00105 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | Journal: European epi marker Apr ISSN: |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
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