Unveiling the Dangers of Endocrine Toxicants: A Threat to Human Health and the Environment

This book sheds light on the cutting-edge research on human exposure to endocrine toxicants, highlighting the alarming challenges posed by increasing pollution levels, the widespread use of synthetic chemicals, and environmental endocrine disruptors. These toxicants, found in both manmade and natural substances, include:

• Pesticides
• Herbicides
• Industrial chemicals
• Solvents and byproducts
• Phytoestrogens
• Nanomaterials
• Chemicals used in personal care products

These endocrine disruptors can mimic or interfere with the body’s hormones, leading to developmental, reproductive, brain, immune, and other problems. The book delves into the chemical nature and mechanisms of endocrine disruptors, their sources, and the devastating impact on both human health and the environment.

Understanding the Effects of Endocrine Toxicants on Human Health

The volume explores the far-reaching consequences of endocrine toxicants on human health, including:

• The impact on thyroid glands
• The effects on human reproduction
• Other health problems linked to endocrine disruptors

In addition to the adverse effects on human health, the book also examines the therapeutic effects of medicinal plants on endocrine disorders in humans, offering insight into potential solutions for this growing concern.

About the Author

Younis Ahmad Hajam is the author of this comprehensive guide, bringing together expert research on endocrine toxicants and their far-reaching consequences.

Product Details:

Publisher: Apple Academic Press

Language: English

ISBN: 9781774912102, 9781000779394