Publication - May 2, 2006
This report collates the findings of a number of peer-reviewed scientific studies of recent years. Together, the studies show for the first time a comprehensive picture of an increase in reproductive health disorders, mirroring the rising presence in our lives of man-made chemicals.
Author: Greenpeace
Executive summary: The exact causes of the increase in reproductive problems are presently unknown. However, in parallel with the increase there has been a rise in the manufacture and use of many chemicals. It has been estimated that every year around 100,000 different types of chemicals are produced and used around the world.
Num. pages: 27
reproductive-health