"Endocrine disruptors" are a broad term for chemical substances that may disrupt the hormonal systems of humans and wildlife by mimicking or blocking the action of normal hormones. The best-known example is synthetic estrogens.
DDT, dioxins, PCBs, and certain epoxy resins are among the chemicals that may act as endocrine system disruptors.
Information by D. Lindsey Berkson explaining what hormone disruptors are and their possible effects in the human body; steps to reduce exposure and protect families. www.hormonedeception.com
Describes the coordination of U.S. federal government efforts to examine the hypothesis that there are chemicals present in the environment of humans and wildlife that, by virtue of their ability to interact with endocrine systems, are causing a variety o www.epa.gov/endocrine
Papers and speeches on how hormone disruptors interfere with bio-chemical processes, and a suspected list of hormone disruptors. www.pmac.net/theos.htm
1999 National Academy of Sciences report (1) examines the science behind the ominous prospect of "estrogen mimics" threatening health and well-being and (2) identifies research needs. Purchase book or read it online. www.nap.edu/catalog/6029.html
An introduction to the effects of hormone disrupting chemicals on man and the environment, and the response of governments and industry to this problem. Written for anyone interested in the subject. Includes internet links and other references. website.lineone.net/~mwarhurst
IPEN works for the global elimination of persistent organic pollutants. Information on PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) including health effects, international, national and local policy efforts, elimination technology, and links to further research and www.ipen.org
Provide information about: upcoming conferences, the latest in research techniques and results, commentaries from distinguished scholars in the field, links to related news and stories. e.hormone.tulane.edu
Provides updates about endocrine disruption created by man-made chemical contaminants that interfere with hormones in humans and wildlife. www.ourstolenfuture.org
Chlorine Chemistry Council provides information regarding dioxins, their release into the environment, and their effects on human health. www.dioxinfacts.org
Provides information on the PCB pollution of the Fox River, Green Bay, Wisconsin and Lake Michigan including research on PCBs, history, health effects, toxicity, sediment remediation, dredging, cleanup, and politics. www.foxriverwatch.com
Discusses human health concerns and public health benefits related to plasticizers, which are chemicals used to soften normally-rigid PVC, or polyvinyl chloride plastics. www.rppi.org/peg2.html
Personal home page by Lewis A. Shadoff, Ph.D., discusses dioxins, furans, and similar toxic substances, including what they are and where they are found. www.websorcerer.com/Dioxin/index.html
New York Times report on University of California study that found that male frogs exposed to very low doses of atrazine are deficient in testosterone and can develop multiple sex organs. www.nytimes.com/2002/04/17/science/17FROG.html
This conservative, industry/government funded site provides very cautious interpretations of scientific findings about endocrine disruption. www.emcom.ca/welcome/index.shtml
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