FOR RELEASE: October 19, 2009
Contact: Arlyn G. Riskind                                             
Director, Media Relations
Phone: (301) 941-0240                                                  

ariskind@endo-society.org

THE ENDOCRINE SOCIETY LAUDS THE CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION FOR
SUPPORTING GREATER ADVOCACY AND COLLABORATION IN DECREASING PUBLIC
EXPOSURE TO ENDOCRINE-DISRUPTING CHEMICALS

Chevy Chase, MD-Today, the California Medical Association (CMA) adopted
a resolution introduced by the San Francisco Medical Society urging more
collaboration among government, medical and scientific groups to
decrease exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals.

The resolution reflects the findings and recommendations of The
Endocrine Society's peer-reviewed Scientific Statement on
endocrine-disrupting chemicals released by the Society this past June. The Scientific Statement presents
evidence that endocrine disruptors-substances that interfere with
hormone biosynthesis, metabolism or action-impact health resulting in
adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological and immune effects in
both humans and wildlife.

"We congratulate the San Francisco Medical Society for taking a
leadership role within the California medical community on this critical
public health issue," said Robert A. Vigersky, MD, president of The
Endocrine Society. "The science demonstrates that there is cause for
concern regarding the health effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
The public may be placed at risk every day through low-level exposure to
chemicals in the environment, food and manufactured goods. The public
should have all the facts and be protected from potential harm."

The Endocrine Society hopes that additional state medical associations
will follow the courageous lead of the California Medical Association.
The Society supports the passage of all efforts aimed at increasing
scientific understanding of the effects of endocrine disruptors and
advocating for state and federal policies that protect the public.

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Founded in 1916, The Endocrine Society is the world's oldest, largest
and most active organization devoted to research on hormones and the
clinical practice of endocrinology. Today, The Endocrine Society's
membership consists of more than 14,000 scientists, physicians,
educators, nurses and students in more than 100 countries. Society
members represent all basic, applied and clinical interests in
endocrinology. The Endocrine Society is based in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
To learn more about the Society and the field of endocrinology, visit
our Web site at www.endo-society.org.

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