TY - JOUR
T1 - A New Approach for Regulating Bisphenol A for the Protection of the Public's Health
AU - Barraza, Leila
PY - 2013/3
Y1 - 2013/3
N2 - Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical agent used in the production of epoxy resins and polycarbonate plastic products, including water bottles, and as a coating for dental sealants, food/beverage containers, and canned food linings. Exposure to BPA has been linked to such negative health effects as obesity and heart disease. Concerns for the effects of BPA are greatest on infants and young children due to their immature systems of detoxifying chemicals out of their bodies. Current BPA regulations do not reach far enough. More aggressive regulatory action is needed to protect the public's health, and especially the health of vulnerable fetuses, infants, and children.
AB - Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical agent used in the production of epoxy resins and polycarbonate plastic products, including water bottles, and as a coating for dental sealants, food/beverage containers, and canned food linings. Exposure to BPA has been linked to such negative health effects as obesity and heart disease. Concerns for the effects of BPA are greatest on infants and young children due to their immature systems of detoxifying chemicals out of their bodies. Current BPA regulations do not reach far enough. More aggressive regulatory action is needed to protect the public's health, and especially the health of vulnerable fetuses, infants, and children.
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U2 - 10.1111/jlme.12030
DO - 10.1111/jlme.12030
M3 - Article
C2 - 23590732
AN - SCOPUS:84876986873
SN - 1073-1105
VL - 41
SP - 9
EP - 12
JO - Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics
JF - Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics
IS - SUPPL. 1
ER -