Editorial: Endocrine-Disrupting Compounds in Plastics and Their Effects on Reproduction, Fertility, and Development
Francesca Maradonna, Laura N. Vandenberg, Rosaria Meccariello
Abstract
One of the main consequences of industrialization is the development and daily use of plastics, including numerous related additives and contaminants (of emerging concern) that are released in the environment. Many of these chemicals bio-accumulate in biological tissues and can adversely affect human and wildlife health by altering endocrine functions or through other biological mechanisms Therefore, living organisms, including humans, are inevitably exposed to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) by dermal contact, ingestion or inhalation of these ubiquitously distributed environmental toxicants.
Topics & Concepts
Endocrine systemFertilityReproductionBiologyMedicineEndocrinologyHormoneEnvironmental healthEcologyPopulationEffects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicalsMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionToxic Organic Pollutants Impact