Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are chemicals that mimic, block, or interfere with hormones in the body's endocrine system. EDCs have been associated with a diverse array of health issues. Watch an animated overview to learn more and explore the rest of the Society's education, resources, and advocacy campaigns on EDCs.
View our introduction to EDCs, what EDCs are, why you should care and what you can do about EDCs in the navigation bar to the right. Additionally, learn about where we stand on EDCs and our scientific statement defining EDCs. Read our new brief, "Making Food Hormone Healthy."
View Endocrine Society resources on EDCs in the listing below. You can also use the Content Filter to view specific types of content.
Read our newsletters covering the latest science-based information on endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) for policymakers in the European Union.
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