| 29/01/10-New data confirms link between bisphenol A and heart disease |
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| sabato 30 gennaio 2010 | |
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29/01/10-New data confirms link between bisphenol A and heart disease Researchers from the Peninsula Medical School (PMS) and Exeter University in the UK report finding more evidence of a link between bisphenol A exposure and cardiovascular disease. The new study, published by the online journal PlosOne, uses data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005-2006 US population study. In 2008 the scientists published evidence of associations between BPA and heart disease. They say the new data confirms their earlier findings. Tamara Galloway, professor of ecotoxicology at Exeter University and senior author of the paper said: "We now need to investigate what causes these health risk associations in more detail and to clarify whether they are caused by BPA itself or by some other factor linked to BPA exposure. The risks associated with exposure to BPA may be small, but they are relevant to very large numbers of people. This information is important since it provides a great opportunity for intervention to reduce the risks." The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued a statement refuting the study's conclusions. In January this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials announced that they had reversed their position that bisphenol A is safe. The chemical, used to line most food and beverage cans, has been found in the urine of 93% of Americans tested. The agency now considers BPA to be of some concern for effects on the brain, behavior and prostate glands of fetuses and the very young. Scientific studies have raised concerns about the chemical's link to breast and prostate cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, reproductive failures and behavioral problems. Source: Chemical Watch versione francese HESA |
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