World Health Organization publishes new report highlighting contribution of environmental factors, including exposure to chemicals, to noncommunicable diseases burden
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October 2, 2017
WHO: Environmental risk factors and noncommunicable diseases
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January 27, 2014
Korean children have excessive levels of lead and BPA
Korean Ministry of Environment publishes chemical exposure report; BPA levels twice as high as elsewhere
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September 28, 2012
CDC release updated human exposure data
CDC release updated human exposure data from NHANES on food contact substances
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February 15, 2021
Krebsliga hosts Environment and Cancer Forum
Krebsliga (Swiss Cancer League) forum discusses interaction of environmental factors and cancer; brings together experts from academia, non-governmental organizations, and industry; addressed topics including endocrine disruptors, migration, risks posed by chemical mixtures
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January 23, 2014
BPA health costs at $3 billion annually
New study concludes on thousands of preventable cases of childhood obesity and heart disease caused by BPA; economic savings estimated to outweigh costs of replacing BPA
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August 11, 2014
Phthalates from food contact materials
New study analyzes phthalates in French wines and spirits, polymers and coatings on storage tanks identified as major source
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August 31, 2015
Effect of phthalates on body fat
New study finds no associations between prenatal exposure to phthalates and percent body fat in childhood
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October 22, 2020
Survival of coronavirus on surfaces
Live virus particles found on frozen food packaging in China; updated questions and answers series on coronavirus published by the German Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung (BfR)
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March 20, 2020
Scientists debate bisphenol measurements
The Lancet publishes letters debating bisphenol A (BPA) measurement methods; U.S. authorities defend indirect approach, receive critical responses; researchers call for investigation of other environmental pollutants; Collaborative on Health and the Environment webinar on March 24, 2020 discusses results of study with lead author Patricia Hunt
