Our co-director Isabelle Plante and our thematic leader Cathy Vaillancourt gave an interview about the conclusions of their scientific article published in our special issue on endocrine disruptors.
Endocrine disruptors, molecules disrupting our hormones, are everywhere in our daily lives. However, their alarming effects on human health are little known to the public. A growing number of studies have demonstrated that exposure to these environmental contaminants during pregnancy can lead to medium and long-term health problems for both the mother and the fetus.
The message that we want to send, as scientists, is that pregnant women or women who want to have children are particularly vulnerable to endocrine disruptors. They must be made aware of the effects that these contaminants can have, not only on their health, but also on that of their future child.
Isabelle Plante, co-director of ICEDA
