Level 3 - Source on Endocrine Disruptors

• 1. What are Endocrine Disruptors (EDCs)?
  • 1.1 What is the endocrine system?
  • 1.2 What is the definition of endocrine disruptors?
  • 1.3 Why is there concern about endocrine disruptors?
• 2. How do EDCs act?
  • 2.1 What are the mechanisms involved in EDC action?
  • 2.2 What are the major life stages when EDCs could act?
  • 2.3 What are the relationships between the EDC dose and effect?
• 3. Do EDCs affect wildlife?
  • 3.1 What are the most illustrative examples of effects on wildlife?
  • 3.2 How reliable is the evidence in wildlife?
• 4. Do EDCs affect human health?
  • 4.1 What are the possible reproductive effects of EDCs in humans?
  • 4.2 What are other possible effects of EDCs?
  • 4.3 Do EDCs cause cancer in humans?
  • 4.4 What other factors must be considered regarding human health?
• 5. What are potential sources of EDC exposure?
• 6. Conclusions
  • 6.1 What conclusions can be drawn concerning EDC effects in humans?
  • 6.2 What conclusions can be drawn concerning EDC effects in wildlife?
  • 6.3 What are the future research needs identified by the IPCS report?