Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

Long-term environmental effects of chemical exposure have long been of concern and, more recently, chemicals which cause changes to the sexual development of exposed organisms have been identified. It is thought that low-level exposure to a range of chemicals may be affecting endocrine function, lea...

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Main Authors Harrison, R. M, Hester, R. E
Format eBook Book
LanguageEnglish
Published Cambridge Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) 1999
Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry, The
Edition1
SeriesIssues in environmental science and technology
Subjects
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Biology & Biotechnology
Chemicals
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
Endocrine glands
Endocrine glands > Diseases
Environment & Environmental Engineering
Environmental Chemistry
Pollution
Pollution > Physiological effect
Pollution Control & Prevention
Safety & Industrial Hygiene
Toxic Substances
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Summary:Long-term environmental effects of chemical exposure have long been of concern and, more recently, chemicals which cause changes to the sexual development of exposed organisms have been identified. It is thought that low-level exposure to a range of chemicals may be affecting endocrine function, leading to a reduction in fertility and an increase in reproductive cancers. This 12th volume of Issues in Environmental Science and Technology reviews the scientific evidence and attempts to put the subject into context. Along with an overview of the issue, there is discussion of the specialised aspects in relation to wildlife; environmental oestrogens and male reproduction; and naturally occurring oestrogenic substances.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9780854042555
0854042555