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Endocrine disruptors

The burden of endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the USA

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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can contribute to the development of certain disorders and are known to have a high health-care burden in some countries. A new analysis has revealed the substantial impact of EDCs on health and associated costs in the USA.

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  1. Andreas Kortenkamp is at Brunel University London, Institute of Environment, Health and Societies, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH, UK.,

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Kortenkamp, A. The burden of endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the USA. Nat Rev Endocrinol 13, 6–7 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrendo.2016.198

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