Endocrine Disruptors: A Top Research Priority

Dr. Taylor argued that “we're not going to find unexposed human populations” to compare with exposed groups. “The human experiment will never be done … [and] we can't afford to wait until we have perfect data in humans. When we see associations in humans mimicking exactly what we've proven are cause and effect in animals, I think that's pretty compelling.”

The National Institutes of Health funded the BPA studies and the scientific statement. Additional funding for the statement came from the European Commission, the Belgian Study Group for Pediatric Endocrinology, and grants from the Belgian Fonds de la Recherche Scientific Medicale. One author reported that he has served on the EPA advisory board, has received honoraria for university lectures, and has served as an expert witness in federal court.

Bisphenol A, found in products such as plastic water bottles, was among the endocrine disruptors discussed at the meeting.

Source Courtesy University of Cincinnati