Environmental Hormones and the Future of Humanity

Author: Sun Shenglong
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Introduction to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), also known as environmental hormones, refers to substances released into the environment through human production and living activities that affect the normal hormonal functions in humans and animals, thereby impacting the endocrine system. These are harmful chemicals with estrogen-like effects on living organisms. Humanity is taking active measures to prevent and control the production and spread of EDCs. This book systematically introduces the concept, sources, types, hazards, and prevention methods of EDCs. It mainly consists of three parts: Part 1 introduces hormones, environmental hormones, types of environmental hormones, major hazards of environmental hormones, and research methods for environmental hormones; Part 2 provides an introduction to typical types of environmental hormones, including their main physicochemical properties, major sources in the environment, main transformation and fate in the environment, major pollution incidents caused by them in the environment, mechanisms of harm to organisms, and key issues of concern regarding these types of environmental hormones; Part 3 focuses on how people can prevent the harm of environmental hormones to the biosphere, including the use of science and technology for treatment, the development of environmental management and regulations, and the restriction of individual behaviors. This book can serve as a reference for college and university teachers and students, research institutions, or professionals specializing in environmental protection, as well as for non-professionals concerned about environmental protection, especially those concerned about the harm of environmental hormones to the biosphere.
Table of Contents
Hormones, Environmental Hormones, and Their Hazards
Chapter 1 Hormones and Environmental Hormones
1. Hormones
2. Environmental Hormones
3. Major Types of Environmental Hormone Substances
4. Sources of Environmental Hormone Substances
5. Certain Research Methods for Environmental Hormones
References
Chapter 2 Environmental Hormones and Their Harm to Organisms
1. Harm of Environmental Hormone Substances to Wild Organisms
2. Effects of Environmental Hormone Substances on the Morphology of Organisms (Humans)
References
Chapter 3 Effects of Environmental Hormones on the Reproductive System
1. Precocious Children
2. Sex-Change Populations
3. Multiple Birth Phenomena
4. Infertile Populations
5. Other Diseases Related to Reproductive Health
References
Chapter 4 Effects of Environmental Hormones on Genetic Material
1. Examples of Animal Deformities
2. Examples of Human Deformities
3. Multiple (Few) Organ Phenomena
4. Disabled Populations
5. Deformities and Environmental Hormones
References
Chapter 5 Effects of Environmental Hormones on the Immune System
1. Various Strange Diseases
2. Population-Related Strange Diseases
3. Relationship Between Environmental Hormones and Cancer
4. Environmental Hormones and Hypersensitivity
References
Chapter 6 Effects of Environmental Hormones on Biological Behavior (Central Nervous System)
1. Overlooked Suicide Phenomena and Mental Depression
2. Criminal Biology or Behavioral Biology
3. Analysis of the Impact of Environmental Hormones on the Brain, Central Nervous System, and Endocrine System
4. Analysis of the Relationship Between Environmental Estrogens and Juvenile Crime
References
Major Types of Environmental Hormones
Chapter 7 Phthalates
1. Properties and Uses of Phthalates
2. Sources and Residue Levels of Phthalates
3. Hazards of Phthalate Hormones
4. Environmental Hormone Effects of Phthalates
5. Degradation of Phthalate Environmental Hormones
6. Limited Use of Phthalates
References
Chapter 8 Bisphenol A
1. Uses of Bisphenol A
2. Domestic and International Production and Utilization of Bisphenol A
3. Residue of Bisphenol A in Daily Products and Food Packaging Materials
4. Pollution Hazards of Bisphenol A
5. Certain Mechanisms of Environmental Hormone Effects of Bisphenol A
References
Chapter 9 Dioxins
1. Properties of Dioxins
2. Sources of Dioxins in the Environment
3. Cycling of Dioxins in the Environment
4. Pathways of Dioxin Pollution into the Human Body
5. Examples of Dioxin Pollution
6. Impact of Dioxins on Human Health
References
Chapter 10 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
1. Sources of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
2. Distribution, Migration, and Transformation of PAHs
3. Hormonal Effects and Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, and Teratogenic Properties of PAHs
4. Microbial Degradation and Bioremediation Methods for PAHs
References
Chapter 11 Benzo[a]pyrene
1. Properties of Benzo[a]pyrene
2. Sources of Benzo[a]pyrene in the Environment
3. Pollution Incidents Caused by Benzo[a]pyrene
4. Environmental Hormone Effects and Impact on Human Health of Benzo[a]pyrene
5. Prevention and Control Measures for Benzo[a]pyrene
References
Chapter 12 Organotin Compounds
1. Sources of Tin
2. Uses of Organotin Compounds
3. Current Status of Organotin Production and Use in China
4. Major Organotin Pollution Incidents at Home and Abroad
5. Migration and Transformation of Organotin Compounds in the Environment
6. Environmental Hormone Effects and Other Toxicities of Organotin Compounds
7. Restrictions and Control Measures for the Use of Organotin Compounds
References
Chapter 13 Mercury
1. Mercury and Its Compounds
2. Pollution Sources of Mercury in the Environment
3. History of Mercury Poisoning
4. Current Status of Mercury Poisoning
5. Environmental Hormone Effects and Other Hazards of Mercury
References
Chapter 14 Lead
1. Human Understanding of Lead and Lead Poisoning
2. Sources of Lead Pollution
3. History and Current Status of Lead Poisoning
4. Environmental Hormone Effects and Harm to the Human Body of Lead
References
Chapter 15 Cadmium
1. Properties of Cadmium
2. Major Pollution Sources of Cadmium in the Environment and Pathways into the Human Body
3. Cadmium Pollution Incidents
4. Environmental Hormone Effects of Cadmium
5. Other Hazards of Cadmium to the Human Body
References
Chapter 16 DDT
1. Discovery of DDT
2. Pollution Incidents of DDT
3. Migration and Transformation Characteristics of DDT
4. Hormonal Effects of DDT
References
Chapter 17 Styrene
1. Development History of Styrene
2. Sources of Styrene in the Environment
3. Migration of Styrene in the Environment
4. Pollution Incidents of Styrene
5. Environmental Hormone Effects and Impact of Styrene on Humans
References
Chapter 18 Polychlorinated Biphenyls
1. Development History of Polychlorinated Biphenyls
2. Distribution and Cycling of Polychlorinated Biphenyls in the Environment
3. Harmful Incidents of Polychlorinated Biphenyls
4. Impact of Polychlorinated Biphenyls on Organisms
5. Mechanisms of Action of Polychlorinated Biphenyls
References
Chapter 19 Nonylphenol
1. Properties of Nonylphenol
2. Major Pathways of Human Intake of Nonylphenol
3. Degradation of Nonylphenol
4. Hormonal Effects and Hazards of Nonylphenol
References
Chapter 20 Pentachlorophenol
1. Properties of Pentachlorophenol
2. Pollution Incidents of Pentachlorophenol
3. Migration and Transformation of Pentachlorophenol in the Environment
4. Environmental Hormone Effects of Pentachlorophenol
References
Chapter 21 Hexachlorobenzene
1. Properties of Hexachlorobenzene
2. Pollution Incidents of Hexachlorobenzene
3. Migration and Transformation of Hexachlorobenzene in the Environment
4. Environmental Hormone Effects of Hexachlorobenzene
References
Chapter 22 Carbofuran
1. Properties and Effects of Carbofuran
2. Residue of Carbofuran in Food
3. Pollution Incidents and Hazards of Carbofuran
4. Environmental Hormone Effects of Carbofuran
References
Chapter 23 Endosulfan
1. Properties of Endosulfan
2. Residue of Endosulfan in Food
3. Pollution Incidents and Symptoms of Endosulfan
4. Environmental Hormone Effects of Endosulfan
References
Chapter 24 Toxaphene
1. Discovery and Effects of Toxaphene
2. Bioaccumulation of Toxaphene in Nature
3. Pollution Incidents and Hazards of Toxaphene
4. Environmental Hormone Effects of Toxaphene
References
Chapter 25 Heptachlor
1. Properties of Heptachlor
2. Pollution Incidents of Heptachlor
3. Migration and Transformation of Heptachlor in the Environment
4. Environmental Hormone Effects of Heptachlor
References
Chapter 26 Hexachlorocyclohexane
1. Properties of BHC
2. Pollution Hazards and Pollution Incidents of BHC
3. Migration and Transformation of BHC in Organisms
4. Hormonal Effects of BHC
References
Chapter 27 Carbofuran
1. Properties and Effects of Carbofuran
2. Residue of Carbofuran in Vegetables and Soil
3. Pollution Incidents of Carbofuran
4. Environmental Hormone Effects of Carbofuran
References
Chapter 28 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic Acid
1. Properties and Hazards of 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic Acid
2. Environmental Hormone Effects of 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic Acid
References
Chapter 29 Parathion
1. Properties and Effects of Parathion
2. Residue of Parathion in Food
3. Environmental Pollution Incidents of Parathion
4. Environmental Hormone Effects of Parathion
References
Chapter 30 Diethylstilbestrol
1. Properties of Diethylstilbestrol
2. Migration of Diethylstilbestrol
3. Hazards of Diethylstilbestrol
4. Mechanisms of Action of Diethylstilbestrol
References
What Can We Do
Chapter 31 Research History and Current Focus of Environmental Hormones
1. Research History of Environmental Hormones
2. Several Key Issues of Contemporary Environmental Hormone Research
References
Chapter 32 Industrial and Technological Governance of Environmental Hormones
1. Development of Green Technology
2. Development of Biological Pesticides as Alternatives to Pesticides
3. Development of Certain New Environmental Protection Materials
4. Introduction to Certain New Technologies for Treating Environmental Hormones
References
Chapter 33 Governance of Environmental Hormones Through Regulations, Management, and Public Awareness
1. Strengthening the Formulation of Regulations and Policies Restricting Environmental Hormones
2. Limiting Pollution of Environmental Hormones from a Management Perspective
3. Raising Public Environmental Awareness to Eliminate Environmental Hormones
References
Chapter 34 Focusing on Personal Behavior to Reject the Impact of Environmental Hormones on the Human Body
References