研究发现塑料瓶含内分泌干扰物质有损经济

 

    据报道，内分泌干扰物质会干扰人体激素系统，影响发育，易让身体患多种疾病；美国纽约大学朗格尼医学中心（Langone Medical Center）的研究发现，从塑料与金属食品容器，到清洁剂、玩具、化妆品中都含有这种有害物。

 

    内分泌干扰物质最常伤害神经系统，会导致注意力不足过动症（ADHD）与自闭症、智力丧失等，也会提高糖尿病、过胖、男性不孕、子宫内膜异位症与部分癌症风险。

 

    本次研究还揭示了内分泌干扰物质对经济的影响。报告称，这些物质导致的健康疾病每年让美国损失3400亿美元。

 

    部分原文报道如下：

 

    Plastic bottles contain hormone-disrupting chemicals that can cause cancer, diabetes, ADHD and autism, scientists claimed in a report on Tuesday.

 

    Endocrine-disrupting chemicals （EDCs） interfere with the body's hormonal system, affecting development and leaving the body open to a staggering range of diseases.

 

    But they are found in thousands of everyday products, ranging from plastic and metal food containers, to detergents, flame retardants, toys and cosmetics.

 

    原文链接：http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3847804/The-hormone-disrupting-chemicals-plastic-bottle-cause-autism-cancer-cost-340-BILLION-year-healthcare.html