Endocrine Society Lauds CMA For Effort In Decreasing Exposure To Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals

Main Category: Endocrinology
Article Date: 20 Oct 2009 - 1:00 PDT

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Today, the California Medical Association (CMA) adopted a resolution introduced by the San Francisco Medical Society urging more collaboration among government, medical and scientific groups to decrease exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals.

The resolution reflects the findings and recommendations of The Endocrine Society's peer-reviewed Scientific Statement on endocrine-disrupting chemicals released by the Society this past June. The Scientific Statement presents evidence that endocrine disruptors substances that interfere with hormone biosynthesis, metabolism or action impact health resulting in adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological and immune effects in both humans and wildlife.

"We congratulate the San Francisco Medical Society for taking a leadership role within the California medical community on this critical public health issue," said Robert A. Vigersky, MD, president of The Endocrine Society. "The science demonstrates that there is cause for concern regarding the health effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals. The public may be placed at risk every day through low-level exposure to chemicals in the environment, food and manufactured goods. The public should have all the facts and be protected from potential harm."

The Endocrine Society hopes that additional state medical associations will follow the courageous lead of the California Medical Association. The Society supports the passage of all efforts aimed at increasing scientific understanding of the effects of endocrine disruptors and advocating for state and federal policies that protect the public.

Founded in 1916, The Endocrine Society is the world's oldest, largest and most active organization devoted to research on hormones and the clinical practice of endocrinology. Today, The Endocrine Society's membership consists of more than 14,000 scientists, physicians, educators, nurses and students in more than 100 countries. Society members represent all basic, applied and clinical interests in endocrinology. The Endocrine Society is based in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Source: Endocrine Society

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