There was an article about early puberty in E mag. (v8, nov/dec 97) that
made the possible connection to plastic wrap (and other endocrine disrupting
or mimicking chemicals). The article quoted a study in PEDIATRICS that
indicated 3% of black girls and 1% of white girls (no mention of other
groups) show signs of sexual development as early as the age of three.
I would also be interested in good info about the link between plastics and
premature puberty.
Linda
-----Original Message-----
From: Gwendolyn L Griffin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: STUDIES IN WOMEN AND ENVIRONMENT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Monday, November 08, 1999 9:13 PM
Subject: leaky plastics
>i have heard much about the fact the plastics leach toxics into whatever
>food substance they are holding (incl. plastic soda bottles, plastic
>baggies, tupperware . . . .)
>that they indeed leach hormonal disrupters which are causing girls to
>reach puberty prematurely, for one . . .other effects i cannot remember
>. . .
>does anyone have information on this?
>thanks!
>gwendolyn griffin
>
