The Detrimental Effects of Bisphenol A

Paper Summary:

The paper relates that bisphenol A (BPA), the industrial chemical used to make epoxy resins and polycarbonate plastic used in a wide variety of products in today's market, is generally accepted as safe by many governmental agencies. The paper further discusses recent studies involving human exposure to BPA and shows how these studies have indicated a wide range of possible detrimental effects to humans and fetuses. The paper discusses the response of San Francisco to this issue and shows that the banning of products using BPA is a viable solution.

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Abstract
Introduction
Background
Literature Review
Community Responses to BPA Findings
Recommendations
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"By evaluating current research on the effects of BPA on cancer cells, fetuses, and the body, it was hoped such evidence would support the banning of BPA in specific products, and the use of alternative chemical compounds that are less dangerous to human populations. After examining several studies published in peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals, it was found that over 100 research studies show clearly a link between BPA exposure and possible detrimental effects on the body, including an increase in breast and prostate cancer growth, abnormalities of the hippocampus, and an increase in neurodegenerative disease. These findings suggest that the banning of BPA and the use of substitute chemicals would avoid possible irreversible effects of BPA exposure."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bisphenol A Global Industry Group. "Discovery and Use." Fact Sheet. Oct. 2002. 3 Dec. 2006 <http://www.bisphenol-a.org/pdf/DiscoveryandUseOctober2002.pdf>.
• Bisphenol A Global Industry Group. "Human Safety: An Overview." Fact Sheet. Oct. 2002. 3 Dec. 2006 < http://www.bisphenol-a.org//pdf/HumanSafetyOctober2002.pdf>.
• Danish Environmental Protection Agency. "Evaluation of the Possible Alternatives." Evaluation of Alternatives for Compounds under Risk Assessment in the EU, Bisphenol A, Environmental Project No. 901. Kobenhaven, Denmark: Denmark Environmental Protection Agency, 2004.
• Faddis, Jennifer. "Researcher Provides Evidence Against Common Household Plastics." Mizzou News May 2005: 8-11.
• National Research Council. Hormonally Active Agents in the Environment. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press, 2000.

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