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Professor Warren Foster HORMONE MIMICS AND
HUMAN HEALTH
Chemicals are a part of every day life and are present in the food we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink. Chemicals are both naturally occurring as well as man-made. Human exposure to chemicals can be: (1) intentional, as with food or medicines;
(2)through lifestyle activities, such as cigarette smoking and the pursuit of certain hobbies; and (3) unavoidable, as occurs with environmental contaminants. In recent years it has been recognized that some chemicals that are released into the environment possess hormone like activities and have the potential to affect health by hormone mimicry. However, the chemicals of concern, sources, routes, and amount of exposure are largely unknown. In addition, the effects of chemical exposures on human health are poorly understood. As a result concern has been expressed by the public, academic scientists, concerned physicians, and government regulatory bodies that environmental chemicals have already had adverse effects on human health. Concern has evolved into demands for regulatory action to protect the environment and human health. This presentation will examine the state of the science of the human health effects of hormone mimics highlighting, through specific examples, what we know, what we don’t know and need to investigate, and emerging issues in this complex and rapidly evolving field of study. Implications to our health and steps that can be taken to minimize exposure will also be presented. |
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