Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

• Main Authors: Harrison, R. M, Hester, R. E
• Format: eBook Book
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) 1999; Royal Society of Chemistry; Royal Society of Chemistry, The
• Edition: 1
• Series: Issues 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

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...