A growing number of studies from government, academia, and the chemical industry have linked these chemicals to a wide range of serious illnesses, including cancers, developmental disorders, infertility, and heart disease. EDCs are present in countless consumer goods, from baby products and cookware to cosmetics and furniture. They are also present in the environment—in drinking water and farmland, in fish and in wildlife. And studies have shown that virtually everyone in the U.S.—more than 97% of Americans—has detectable levels of these chemicals in their bloodstream.
The Pew Charitable Trusts’ Safer Chemicals Project works to reduce Americans’ exposure to EDCs by:
- Supporting scientific analysis of these chemicals and their health impacts and communicating this information to policymakers, business leaders, and other key stakeholders.
- Partnering with companies and nonprofit organizations to increase transparency about where and why EDCs are used and support the shift to safer products.
- Identifying policies and practices that may help protect people from the harm these chemicals can cause.
