Endocrine Insider
December 10, 2009

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Nicholas Kristof, noted columnist for The New York Times, cited the Society’s Scientific Statement on endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in his Sunday, December 6 column exploring whether certain common chemicals are linked to breast cancer and other ailments.

Leading up to his Sunday column, Kristof promoted the piece in his high-profile blog “On the Ground” on Saturday, December 5.  He called the Scientific Statement “the best single report …which systematically goes through the evidence on point after point.”

Kristof has cited the Statement in three of his previous columns, calling it “landmark” and a “powerful warning,” and suggesting that it should serve as “a wake-up call.” 

The continued coverage of the Scientific Statement is a reflection of the scientifically sound nature of the Society’s endeavors in EDCs.  The Scientific Statements Task Force and the Research Affairs Core Committee jointly oversaw the development of the Statement, which was written by a group of EDC expert Society members tasked with describing the current state of EDC science through a comprehensive review of the literature.  The resulting document presents a balanced, measured look at the effects of EDCs and suggests future directions to help ameliorate those effects.

Published earlier this year in Endocrine Reviews, the Statement was officially released to the public during a press conference at ENDO 09.  Several major dailies including USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Baltimore Sun and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel have covered the Statement.