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Chemicals Used In Plastic Products Affect Endocrine System, Says Report

Scientists from the Endocrine Society and the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) asserted that chemicals found in plastic hazards affect the endocrine system. The report pointed, over 1000 endocrine disrupting chemicals can cause slow fetal development, neurological disorders, and thyroid disruption like diseases. Rampantly used in packed-foods, toys, cosmetics, cook-wares and textiles has been appealed by the experts for the… read-more

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 - 01:19 PM / by Ashly Ann Varghese

Tags: Plastic, Pollution, EDCs, International Pollutants Elimination Network

Courtesy: Medical News Today