Abstract
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.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 9-12 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | SUPPL. 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 2013 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Issues, ethics and legal aspects
- Health Policy