Silent Spring

Chemicals in Plastics are Feminising Boys

A disturbing study has shown that chemicals used in some types of plastic are feminising the brains of baby boys.

It has been shown that boys exposed to high doses of certain chemicals commonly found in everyday plastics are less likely to play with traditionally ‘male’ toys such as cars. The boys are also less willing to join rough and tumble games.

The research adds to increasing evidence that endocrine-disrupting chemicals present in a multitude of household products interfere with the proper development of children. A number of environmental campaigners have voiced their concern and have called for a more thorough investigation into these worrying finds.