Endocrine Disruptors

For information about endocrine disruptors, go to the following links:

Introduction to Hormone Disrupting Chemicals:  This site was created  by Dr. A. Michael Warhurst, an Environmental chemist whop works for Friends of the Earth in London.  Clear and Concise informatin, presented in an easy to understand way.

EPA Endocrine Disruptor Page:  This web site provides information aboout the endocrine system and why certain chemicals can affect it, how the EPA Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program was developed, and the current status of EPA's implementation activities.

Our Stolen Future  The book Our Stolen Future brought world-wide attention to scientific discoveries about endocrine disruption and the fact that common contaminants can interfere with the natural signals controlling development of the fetus. This website tracks the most recent developments.

Natural Resources Defense Council Endocrine Disruptor FAQ page. Really good overview of endocrine disruptors in an easy to understand format.

Endocrine disruptors are synthetic chemicals that mimic or otherwise interfere with naturally produced hormones that control how an organism develops and functions.  Wildlife and humans are constantly exposed to these pervasive and often persistent chemicals.  They have been implicated in the rising levels of breast, testicular and prostate cancer.  They cause reproducuctive abnormalities and infertility.  There is strong evidence that they cause behavior and learning problems in children.