EDCs – Endocrine Disruptors may cause up to €31 Billion per Year in Health Costs in the EU

€31 billion per year in EU health savings possible from reducing exposures to hormone disrupting chemicals

HEAL is a leading alliance of health and environment groups working at EU level. Working for better health, through a healthy environment.

Exposure to food and everyday electronic, cosmetic and plastic products containing endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may be costing up to €31 billion per year in the EU, according to a report launched today by the HEAL.

• Spiralling rates of hormone-related disease may be due to exposure to hormone-mimicking synthetic chemicals found in food, drink and everyday products.
• New study says if a small portion of hormone-related cancers, diabetes & obesity, and infertility could be avoided by reducing exposure to hormone disrupting chemicals, then billions in costs from these diseases and conditions could be saved.
• A change in European chemicals policy could massively reduce costs associated with cases of hormone-related diseases and conditions. EU should act now.

Sources – @HealthandEnv HEAL News

• Health costs in the EU – How much is related to EDCs?
  Latest news and Full Report, 18 June 2014.
• EU health savings up to €31 billion per year possible from reducing EDC exposures, Press Release, 18 June 2014.