Hormone-disrupting chemicals in homes linked to rise in illness

Exposure to food and everyday electronic, cosmetic, and plastic products containing hormone-disrupting chemicals has been linked to a rise in serious illnesses and is costing Ireland €5.8bn a year.

A study has found that a change in European chemicals policy could massively reduce costs associated with cases of hormone-related conditions.

It linked endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) to a range of cancers, obesity, thyroid problems, genetic effects in children, lowered IQ, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).