Environmental Chemicals and Estrogen Metabolites in Children

Abstract

The prevalence of pediatric hormonal disorders and hormonally-sensitive cancers are rising. Chemicals including bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates, parabens, 4-nonylphenol (4NP) and triclosan have been linked to disruption of endocrine pathways and altered hormonal status in both animal and human studies. Additionally, changes in estrogen metabolism have been associated with pediatric endocrine disorders and linked to estrogen-dependent cancers. The main objective of the study was to measure the presence of these environmental chemicals in prepubescent children and assess the relationship between chemical metabolites and estrogen metabolism.

For more information:

• Study Publication-Association of environmental chemicals & estrogen metabolites in children
• Press Release-Study Conducted by The Deirdre Imus Environmental Health Center® Finds Levels of Hormone Disrupting Chemicals in Children
• BPA Facts from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
• Phthalates-minimizing risk (EWG.org)
• Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer,1975-2014;

Updated 3-23-2021