Health Effects of Fossil Fuel–Derived Endocrine Disruptors
Tracey J. Woodruff
Abstract
Many fossil fuel–derived chemicals found in air, water, food, and manufactured products affect hormonal function. Exposure is associated with health risks, including cancers, cardiovascular disease, and infertility.
Topics & Concepts
Endocrine systemEnvironmental healthFossil fuelInfertilityDiseaseHormoneAffect (linguistics)MedicineEnvironmental sciencePhysiologyEnvironmental chemistryBiologyInternal medicineChemistryPregnancyPsychologyEcologyCommunicationGeneticsEffects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicalsToxic Organic Pollutants ImpactEnvironmental Justice and Health Disparities