An Overview of substances Present in Canadian Aquatic Environments Associated with Endocrine Disruption

摘要

Numerous environmental contaminants have been associated with the ability to affect the endocrine status of animals and with the potential to elicit effects on individuals or populations in Canadian aquatic environments. Potential endocrine disrupting substances (EDS) consist of almost every class of envi- ronmental contaminants reported to date, including industrial chemicals, his- torical and current use pesticides, metals, and different classes of natural prod- ucts.