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Endocrine Disruptors
Summary
This paper reviews endocrine-disrupting chemicals — including phthalates and bisphenols commonly found in plastics — that mimic hormones and interfere with critical body functions like embryonic development. Many of these disruptors leach from microplastics once ingested, making plastic pollution a direct threat to hormonal health in humans and wildlife.
Endocrine disruptors (ED) are environmental pollutants that mimic endogenous hormonal signals. The main groups are Phthalates, Bisphenols, Parabens, Pesticides and some POPs. They interfere with hormone-dependent functions in the body such as embryonic development,...