Potential effects of endocrine disruptors on human health
Journal
Taiwan Journal of Public Health
Journal Volume
21
Journal Issue
5
Pages
305-320
Date Issued
2002
Author(s)
Abstract
Over the past decade, evidence from laboratory studies and wildlife observations has indicated endocrine disruption effects of many synthetic or natural chemicals. Indeed, the effects of endocrine disruptors in public health and the environment have caused a growing concern among the public. In humans, there is some evidence increases in incidences of testicular and breast cancers, and concern has also been expressed regarding sperm count, crytorchidism, hypospadias, precocious puberty, neuroendocrine development, and behavioral effects. This review will introduce the definition, mechanisms of action and types of endocrine disruptors, as well as the potential impacts on human health mediated by endocrine disruptors.
Subjects
Birth defect; Cancer; Endocrine disruptor; Human health; Reproductive effect
SDGs
Other Subjects
1,1 dichloro 2,2 bis(4 chlorophenyl)ethylene; 2,3,7,8 tetrachlorodibenzo para dioxin; beta hexachlorocyclohexane; chlorphenotane; coumestrol; daidzein; endocrine disruptor; genistein; hexachlorobenzene; hexachlorobiphenyl; hormone analog; mirex; mycotoxin; natural product; nonachlor; oxychlordane; phytoestrogen; polychlorinated biphenyl; unclassified drug; zearalenone; breast cancer; cancer incidence; cryptorchism; endocrine disease; environmental health; environmental impact assessment; human; hypospadias; laboratory test; neuroendocrine system; pathogenesis; precocious puberty; public health; review; spermatozoon count; testis cancer; wildlife
Type
journal article