INTERVIEW
Six polluting substances would be present in our body, according to a large study published Tuesday by the National Public Health Agency. This inquiry is timely as the government presents its road map against endocrine disruptors.
Of these chemicals (bisphenols, phthalates, parabens, glycol ethers, brominated flame retardants, perfluorinated compounds), some are endocrine disruptors or known or suspected carcinogens. Pierre Souvet, cardiologist and co-founder of the association Health Environment France, calls to "do not despair" Wednesday morning at the microphone of Europe 1.
It is possible to limit exposure and contamination
"There are precautionary measures to protect themselves", tries to reassure the doctor, author of a guide with the Union of the liberal doctors (URPS) identifying the risk factors and the possible consequences. This document, available on the association's website, is intended for all doctors to enable them to answer questions from their patients.
While he recognizes that it is impossible to avoid contact with these pollutants, Pierre Souvet says that it is possible to limit exposure and contamination. He advocated observing certain rules, such as avoiding buying items or cosmetic products containing endocrine disruptors. These substances can indeed have an impact on hormones and change the functioning of the ovaries, breasts or prostate.
The cardiologist asks that protective measures are also taken collectively: "Elected officials and communities must be trained in the problem of endocrine disruptors and chemical contamination in general".