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Endocrine Disruptors
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BPA (Bisphenol A)
Sources: Epoxy resins, polycarbonate plastics in water bottles, food containers, and receipts. Health implications: Hormone disruption, potential effects on brain, behavior, and prostate gland in fetuses, infants, and children.
Triclosan
Sources: Antibacterial soaps, toothpastes, and some cosmetics. Health implications: Disruption of thyroid hormones and reproductive hormones, development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Atrazine
Sources: Herbicide used on corn crops and other agricultural products. Health implications: Endocrine disruption, possible carcinogen, associated with hermaphroditism in amphibians.
Dioxin
Sources: Industrial processes, combustion, and burning of waste. Health implications: Cancer risk, reproductive and developmental problems, damage to the immune system.
Phthalates
Sources: PVC piping, vinyl flooring, adhesives, detergents, automotive plastics, and personal care products. Health implications: Endocrine disruption, reproductive and developmental toxicity, potential impacts on fertility and the metabolic system.
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