Chemical cocktails: harmful mixtures upset our hormones

Posted on 29 July 2010 |

Scientists around the world believe that increasing rates of cancer, diabetes and infertility could be reduced by removing certain hormone disrupting chemicals from products that we use in our daily lives. But to date although EU politicians have expressed concern, political action has been half-hearted.

This leaflet shows that there are opportunities to better implement chemicals legislation to protect human and wildlife health - they just need to be grasped. It also contains tips how to reduce individual exposures.

Chemical cocktails - Harmful mixtures upset our hormones

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