Endocrine Disruptors Part I

209 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The field of endocrine disruption or endocrine active compounds (EACs), which is just emerging and still controversial, is comprehensively covered by leading experts in
Volume 3
,
Subvolumes L
(the present volume, Part I) and
M

(Part II). The major classes of endocrine active chemicals

are discussed, as well as methods for their detection and

their association with health disturbances in humans and

wildlife. The etiology of several of the human diseases

associated with endocrine disruptors, e.g. breast and

prostate cancer, decreased fertility and malformations, is

still poorly understood, and the current state of knowledge

is presented. Since hormonally active agents appear to have

the potential of both adverse and beneficial effects, the

evidence of health benefits associated with endocrine active

compounds in humans is also presented. Basic chapters on the

mode of action of EACs and on the etiology of the associated

diseases facilitate the understanding of this complex

subject for non-medical readers.

• Reihe: The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry
• ISBN: 9783662146811
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 20.11.2013
• Genre: Geowissenschaften
• Verlag: Springer Berlin
• Herausgegeben von: M. Metzler