| Author (Corporate) | European Environment Agency (EEA) |
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| Publisher | EC |
| Series Title | EEA Technical Report |
| 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 |
| Content Type | Report |
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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. |
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| Source Link | http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/the-impacts-of-endocrine-disrupters |
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| Subject Categories | Business and Industry, Health |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
