Study Finds Girls as Young as Seven are Hitting Puberty; Possible Chemical Culprits
Published: 19 August 2010
Category: Bisphenol A (BPA), Packaging CONCERNS, Studies/State & Federal Regulations
“USA Today” reports a new study shows American girls are hitting puberty earlier than ever — a change that puts them at higher risk for behavioral problems as adolescents and breast cancer as adults. A growing number of researchers are concerned about hormone-disrupting chemicals in the environment. Suspect chemicals include pesticides used in farms and lawns, flame retardants found in furniture and electronics, and bisphenol A (BPA), an estrogen-like ingredient found in plastic bottles, the linings of metal food and beverage cans.