title: Unmasking the truth behind endocrine disruptors.
abstract: The increase in reproductive cancers and developmental problems over the past 70 years has led researchers to suspect environmental influences as a root cause. Evidence from wildlife and laboratory studies suggests that exposure to endocrine disruptors (EnDs) may be the cause. An EnD is a foreign substance or mixture that alters the function of the endocrine system. They can be found in food, water, soil, or air. Research into their possible role provides an opportunity to decrease modifiable risk factors.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA.
authors.forename: Michele Lamse
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: DiDiego
authors.forename: Julia A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Eggert
authors.forename: Rosanne H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Pruitt
authors.forename: Lyndon L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Larcom
mesh_terms: D000397:Air Pollution / Q000517:prevention & control; D004703:Endocrine System / Q000187:drug effects*; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004782:Environmental Health; D005506:Food Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D000075322:Heavy Metal Poisoning; D006801:Humans; D006843:Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated / Q000506:poisoning; D007220:Industrial Waste / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000517:prevention & control; D008019:Life Style; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010575:Pesticides / Q000506:poisoning; D048789:Phytoestrogens / Q000506:poisoning; D010969:Plastics / Q000506:poisoning; D018456:Reproductive Medicine; D012989:Soil Pollutants / Q000506:poisoning; D014877:Water Pollution, Chemical / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D006843:Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated; D007220:Industrial Waste; D010575:Pesticides; D048789:Phytoestrogens; D010969:Plastics; D012989:Soil Pollutants