Principles and Processes for Evaluating Endocrine Disruption in Wildlife (Setac Technical Publications Series)

Endocrine disruption in wildlife has emerged as a significant factor in scientific debate about environmental policy. Using a risk-based approach, Principles and Processes for Evaluating Endocrine Disruption in Wildlife provides state-of-the-art information, principles, and processes for evaluating the effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals in wildlife. Although the topic of environmental endocrine disruption is one that has generated significant controversy, it is evident from available scientific data that endocrine disruption, including developmental anomalies and disruption in reproductive processes, may be of concern in birds, mammals, and other wildlife, including fishes. Principles and Processes for Evaluating Endocrine Disruption in Wildlife is a valuable reference tool for educational purposes as well as for environmental and industrial managers and planners, regulators, environmental and human health scientists, public health workers, and people involved in environmental law and policy. This timely document resulted from a major international workshop made up of scientists from academia, government, and industry, and it is a significant contribution to decision-making in both environmental science and policy considerations involving endocrine-disrupting chemicals and wildlife.