Hormone-disrupting chemicals ‘cost billions’

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Common chemicals that disrupt human hormones could be costing more than €150bn ($165.4bn; £108.5bn) a year in damage to human health in Europe, a series of studies claims.

The data suggests the high economic impact of chemicals in pesticides, plastics and flame retardants.

The team, led by New York University, said the estimates were conservative.

However, experts cautioned the findings were "informed speculation" and called for more detailed research.

The data was presented at the annual meeting of the Endocrinology Society.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-31754366
 
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