On September 30, 2015 the peer-reviewed journal International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics published the statement article “International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics opinion on reproductive health impacts of exposure to toxic environmental chemicals.” The statement was written by researchers Gian Carlo Di Renzo and colleagues from the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), UK, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, U.S., the World Health Organization, Switzerland, and other leading reproductive health institutions. The researchers summarize the current scientific evidence linking preconception and prenatal exposure to environmental chemicals to adverse health outcomes. These include impacts on fertility and pregnancy, neurodevelopment, and cancer. The researchers highlight that even small exposure doses can trigger adverse health effects and that the burden of exposure is unequally distributed within and between countries, depending e.g. on social, economic, and occupational factors. FIGO is calling for action to prevent further harm and “recommends that reproductive and other health professionals advocate for policies to prevent exposure to toxic environmental chemicals.”

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Di Renzo, G.C. et al. (2015). “International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics opinion on reproductive health impacts of exposure to toxic environmental chemicals.International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics (published online September 30, 2015)

David Tuller and Tracey J. Woodruff (October 1, 2015). “Reproductive health professionals around the world take a stand on toxic chemicals.Our Health and Environment Blog

HEAL (October 1, 2015). “Global obstetrics and gynecology group warn of harm to babies from toxic chemicals in consumer products.

Science Daily (October 1, 2015). “Exposure to toxic chemicals threatening human reproduction and health.

Gwen Buck (October 12, 2015). “Leading health professionals agree that toxic chemicals threaten healthy reproduction and development.CHEM Trust

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