How Strong is the Evidence of a Link Between Environmental Chemicals and Adverse Effects on Human Reproductive Health?
Author: Sharpe, Richard M.
Date Published: 2004
Surveys show that the public suspects that synthetic (manmade) chemicals released into the environment, especially pesticides, have adverse effects on human health and cause disease, including cancer. In reality, few scientifically documented examples support this view, especially for effects on the general population. However, the observation that many synthetic chemicals hae intrinsic hormonal activity -they are "endocrine disruptors"- has reopened this debate. Though this article is promarily an overview of the current evidence for reproductive effects resulting from exposure to environmental synthetic chemicals, it is relevant to the debate on wider potential health effects of such exposure.
Date Published: 2004
Surveys show that the public suspects that synthetic (manmade) chemicals released into the environment, especially pesticides, have adverse effects on human health and cause disease, including cancer. In reality, few scientifically documented examples support this view, especially for effects on the general population. However, the observation that many synthetic chemicals hae intrinsic hormonal activity -they are "endocrine disruptors"- has reopened this debate. Though this article is promarily an overview of the current evidence for reproductive effects resulting from exposure to environmental synthetic chemicals, it is relevant to the debate on wider potential health effects of such exposure.
