Hazards of endocrine-disrupting chemicals are underestimated.

Chemical exposures have become a serious public health threat. While chemicals such as plasticizers make life more convenient, birth defects, diabetes, feminization of males, and endometriosis are just some of the many health problems linked to exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Phthalates are found in disposable water bottles, shower curtains, food packaging, vinyl gloves used during medical procedures and food preparation, vinyl flooring, household cleaners, cosmetics, personal care products and more. Phthalates are remarkably powerful hormone disruptors.

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