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This brochure containsimportant informationregarding EDCs, theirsources, health effects, andhow to avoid exposure.Empower yourself withknowledge and makehealthy decisions.What are EndocrineDisrupting Chemicals ?ENDOCRINE DISRUPTINGCHEMICALS (EDCs)Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals(EDCs) are substances found in theenvironment, food, personal careproducts, and manufactured productsthat disrupt the endocrine system'snormal function. There are anestimated 1000 compounds withendocrine-acting characteristics.Join us in increasingJoin us in increasingJoin us in increasingawareness aboutawareness aboutawareness aboutEndocrine-DisruptingEndocrine-DisruptingEndocrine-DisruptingChemicals (EDCs). ShareChemicals (EDCs). ShareChemicals (EDCs). Sharethis information with yourthis information with yourthis information with yourloved ones and contributeloved ones and contributeloved ones and contributeto a healthier community.to a healthier community.to a healthier community.Your choicesmatter. Stayinformed, Staysafe!Your choicesmatter. Stayinformed, Staysafe!

Reproductive Health. EDCs can cause alterations insperm quality and fertility, abnormalities in sex organs,endometriosis, and early puberty. They may interferewith the synthesis, action, and metabolism of sex steroidhormones, causing developmental and fertility problems,infertility, and hormone-sensitive cancers in women andmen.Metabolic Disorders. Some EDCs exert obesogeniceffects that result in disturbances in energy homeostasis.They are associated with metabolic issues, diabetes, andobesity.Neurological and Cognitive Effects. EDCs have beenlinked to altered nervous system function, andneurological and learning disabilities. Greater evidencehas accumulated for cognitive deficits and attention-deficit disorder in children following prenatal exposureto certain EDCs.Immune Function and Respiratory Problems. EDCscan affect immune function and cause respiratoryproblems.Cancer. Certain cancers, particularly those sensitive tohormones, have been linked to EDC exposure.Cardiovascular Problems and Growth Issues. EDCshave also been associated with cardiovascular problemsand issues related to growth.Avoid plastic containers.Avoid canned food/beverage.Reduce use of personal careproducts.Avoid microwaving or heatingfood in plastic containers.Reduce pesticide use.Wash fresh fruit and vegetables.Read the ingredient labels onfood, cosmetics, and homeproducts carefully, and avoidproducts that include knownEDCs.Clothing, Furniture, and Electronics.Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) areused in electronics, clothing, andfurniture to reduce flammability.Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) wereused in hundreds of industrial andcommercial applications.Food Contact Materials. Phthalates areused in many food and beveragecontainers and plastic wraps. BisphenolA (BPA) is used in many water bottles,plastic containers, and epoxy resins thatprotect canned foods fromcontamination.Personal Care Products. Manypersonal care products such ascosmetics, lotions, and shampoos cancontain EDCs.Pesticides. Certain pesticides used inagriculture can contain EDCs.What are the sources ofEndocrine DisruptingChemicals?Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)are found in a variety of everyday products.Here are some common sources:Health RisksHealth RisksEndocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) canhave a variety of consequences for human health.They can affect a wide range of hormones, whichhas led to a number of negative health results. Hereare some of the main health hazards and impactsrelated to EDCs: Recommendations forMinimizing Exposureto EDCsTo reduce exposure to EDCs,consider the followingrecommendations:

Reproductive Health. EDCs can cause alterations insperm quality and fertility, abnormalities in sex organs,endometriosis, and early puberty. They may interferewith the synthesis, action, and metabolism of sex steroidhormones, causing developmental and fertility problems,infertility, and hormone-sensitive cancers in women andmen.Metabolic Disorders. Some EDCs exert obesogeniceffects that result in disturbances in energy homeostasis.They are associated with metabolic issues, diabetes, andobesity.Neurological and Cognitive Effects. EDCs have beenlinked to altered nervous system function, andneurological and learning disabilities. Greater evidencehas accumulated for cognitive deficits and attention-deficit disorder in children following prenatal exposureto certain EDCs.Immune Function and Respiratory Problems. EDCscan affect immune function and cause respiratoryproblems.Cancer. Certain cancers, particularly those sensitive tohormones, have been linked to EDC exposure.Cardiovascular Problems and Growth Issues. EDCshave also been associated with cardiovascular problemsand issues related to growth.Avoid plastic containers.Avoid canned food/beverage.Reduce use of personal careproducts.Avoid microwaving or heatingfood in plastic containers.Reduce pesticide use.Wash fresh fruit and vegetables.Read the ingredient labels onfood, cosmetics, and homeproducts carefully, and avoidproducts that include knownEDCs.Clothing, Furniture, and Electronics.Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) areused in electronics, clothing, andfurniture to reduce flammability.Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) wereused in hundreds of industrial andcommercial applications.Food Contact Materials. Phthalates areused in many food and beveragecontainers and plastic wraps. BisphenolA (BPA) is used in many water bottles,plastic containers, and epoxy resins thatprotect canned foods fromcontamination.Personal Care Products. Manypersonal care products such ascosmetics, lotions, and shampoos cancontain EDCs.Pesticides. Certain pesticides used inagriculture can contain EDCs.What are the sources ofEndocrine DisruptingChemicals?Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)are found in a variety of everyday products.Here are some common sources:Health RisksHealth RisksEndocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) canhave a variety of consequences for human health.They can affect a wide range of hormones, whichhas led to a number of negative health results. Hereare some of the main health hazards and impactsrelated to EDCs: Recommendations forMinimizing Exposureto EDCsTo reduce exposure to EDCs,consider the followingrecommendations:

Reproductive Health. EDCs can cause alterations insperm quality and fertility, abnormalities in sex organs,endometriosis, and early puberty. They may interferewith the synthesis, action, and metabolism of sex steroidhormones, causing developmental and fertility problems,infertility, and hormone-sensitive cancers in women andmen.Metabolic Disorders. Some EDCs exert obesogeniceffects that result in disturbances in energy homeostasis.They are associated with metabolic issues, diabetes, andobesity.Neurological and Cognitive Effects. EDCs have beenlinked to altered nervous system function, andneurological and learning disabilities. Greater evidencehas accumulated for cognitive deficits and attention-deficit disorder in children following prenatal exposureto certain EDCs.Immune Function and Respiratory Problems. EDCscan affect immune function and cause respiratoryproblems.Cancer. Certain cancers, particularly those sensitive tohormones, have been linked to EDC exposure.Cardiovascular Problems and Growth Issues. EDCshave also been associated with cardiovascular problemsand issues related to growth.Avoid plastic containers.Avoid canned food/beverage.Reduce use of personal careproducts.Avoid microwaving or heatingfood in plastic containers.Reduce pesticide use.Wash fresh fruit and vegetables.Read the ingredient labels onfood, cosmetics, and homeproducts carefully, and avoidproducts that include knownEDCs.Clothing, Furniture, and Electronics.Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) areused in electronics, clothing, andfurniture to reduce flammability.Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) wereused in hundreds of industrial andcommercial applications.Food Contact Materials. Phthalates areused in many food and beveragecontainers and plastic wraps. BisphenolA (BPA) is used in many water bottles,plastic containers, and epoxy resins thatprotect canned foods fromcontamination.Personal Care Products. Manypersonal care products such ascosmetics, lotions, and shampoos cancontain EDCs.Pesticides. Certain pesticides used inagriculture can contain EDCs.What are the sources ofEndocrine DisruptingChemicals?Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)are found in a variety of everyday products.Here are some common sources:Health RisksHealth RisksEndocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) canhave a variety of consequences for human health.They can affect a wide range of hormones, whichhas led to a number of negative health results. Hereare some of the main health hazards and impactsrelated to EDCs: Recommendations forMinimizing Exposureto EDCsTo reduce exposure to EDCs,consider the followingrecommendations:

This brochure containsimportant informationregarding EDCs, theirsources, health effects, andhow to avoid exposure.Empower yourself withknowledge and makehealthy decisions.What are EndocrineDisrupting Chemicals ?ENDOCRINE DISRUPTINGCHEMICALS (EDCs)Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals(EDCs) are substances found in theenvironment, food, personal careproducts, and manufactured productsthat disrupt the endocrine system'snormal function. There are anestimated 1000 compounds withendocrine-acting characteristics.Join us in increasingJoin us in increasingJoin us in increasingawareness aboutawareness aboutawareness aboutEndocrine-DisruptingEndocrine-DisruptingEndocrine-DisruptingChemicals (EDCs). ShareChemicals (EDCs). ShareChemicals (EDCs). Sharethis information with yourthis information with yourthis information with yourloved ones and contributeloved ones and contributeloved ones and contributeto a healthier community.to a healthier community.to a healthier community.Your choicesmatter. Stayinformed, Staysafe!Your choicesmatter. Stayinformed, Staysafe!

This brochure containsimportant informationregarding EDCs, theirsources, health effects, andhow to avoid exposure.Empower yourself withknowledge and makehealthy decisions.What are EndocrineDisrupting Chemicals ?ENDOCRINE DISRUPTINGCHEMICALS (EDCs)Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals(EDCs) are substances found in theenvironment, food, personal careproducts, and manufactured productsthat disrupt the endocrine system'snormal function. There are anestimated 1000 compounds withendocrine-acting characteristics.Join us in increasingJoin us in increasingJoin us in increasingawareness aboutawareness aboutawareness aboutEndocrine-DisruptingEndocrine-DisruptingEndocrine-DisruptingChemicals (EDCs). ShareChemicals (EDCs). ShareChemicals (EDCs). Sharethis information with yourthis information with yourthis information with yourloved ones and contributeloved ones and contributeloved ones and contributeto a healthier community.to a healthier community.to a healthier community.Your choicesmatter. Stayinformed, Staysafe!Your choicesmatter. Stayinformed, Staysafe!