Jan 24, 2022 · Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are substances in the environment (air, soil, or water supply), food sources, personal care products, and manufactured products that interfere with the normal function of your body’s endocrine system.

Learn where to find common endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and how to avoid or minimize exposure for you and your family from the experts at the Endocrine Society.

Jun 4, 2024 · Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are natural or human-made chemicals that may mimic, block, or interfere with the body’s hormones, which are part of the endocrine system. These chemicals are associated with a wide array of health issues.

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are natural or human-made chemicals that may mimic, block, or interfere with the body’s hormones, which are part of the endocrine system. These chemicals are associated with a wide array of health issues.

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are chemicals that mimic, block, or interfere with hormones in the body's endocrine system. EDCs have been associated with a diverse array of health issues. Watch an animated overview to learn more and explore the rest of the Society's education, resources, and advocacy campaigns on EDCs.

Jul 24, 2024 · Endocrine disruptors, also called endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), are substances that interfere with hormones. Learn more about EDCs, examples, their effects, and more here.

Dec 19, 2024 · In the last two decades there has been a growing awareness of the possible adverse effects in humans and wildlife from exposure to chemicals that can interfere with the endocrine system. These effects can include: disturbances in …

Jul 14, 2024 · Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that interfere with hormones. Learn about the most common ones and why you should avoid them.

Feb 3, 2025 · Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are a recognized public health priority and emerging policy issue for the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM). They have been shown to be associated with hormone-related cancers, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and reproductive problems.

Nov 4, 2024 · What are Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)? Man-made chemicals have become part of everyday life. It is clear that some of these chemical pollutants can affect the endocrine (hormonal) system, and certain of these endocrine disruptors may also interfere with the developmental processes of humans and wildlife species.