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Endocrine Disruption in the Scheldt estuary:
distribution, exposure and effects
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Bisphenol A
Study details
Groupmammalian
OrganismHuman, female
Tissue
Age
InVivoIn vivo
LabField
Flow
Duration
RouteOccupational exposure
Temperature
Concentration
NotesEpidemiological study
Described effects
Effect on estrogen: Increased risk for breast cancer (significantly dependent on duration of exposure)
Literature references
Aschengrau, A., Coogan, P.F., Quinn, M.M., Cashins, L.J.(1998). Occupational exposure to estrogenic chemicals and the occurrence of breast cancer: an exploratory analysis.Am. J., Ind. Med., 34: 6-14
Data compiled by the Research Group Environmental Toxicology, Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Aquatic Ecology, Ghent University, Belgium.
For queries about the data, please contact Colin Janssen or Tim Verslycke .
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