May 13, 2016.
The association “Doctors alert on pesticides” launched, Thursday, May 12, a prevention campaign against endocrine disruptors (EP). Objective: to sensitize consumers and in particular pregnant women, on the dangers of these natural or chemical substances which can cause hormonal imbalances.
Watch out for fetuses, young children and adolescents
Endocrine disruptors are everywhere: in plastic containers, in cans, in cosmetics, furniture, cleaning products or even insecticides. ” We urgently need more research to better understand the health and environmental consequences of endocrine disruptors », Launched in 2013, Dr María Neira, Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment of the WHO.
Today, it is the members of the association “Alerte des médecins sur les pesticides” who are launching a campaign, to especially alert couples who are expecting a child. According to the group, the danger of exposure to these PEs varies according to the period of life: fetuses, young children and adolescents are particularly at risk. The main danger is hormonal imbalance, which can lead to fertility or metabolism disorders, but also birth defects in boys..
How to avoid endocrine disruptors?
According to the members of the association, pregnant women must therefore avoiding consuming canned foods. But that’s not all : heat a plastic dish in the microwave can be dangerous. Scientists also recommend favor organic, to avoid all traces of pesticides on fruits and vegetables. Make-up is also prohibited during pregnancy.
In addition, the hygiene of the baby, once born, must be done without wipe and with a minimum of products. Prefer physiological serum to toilet water to clean the face, for example. Finally, it is essential to put in the washing machine any clothing or fabric toy that you have just purchased, to remove all traces of chemical.
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