Artículo monográfico sobre los disruptores endocrinos

• Autores: Nuria Pilar Lázaro Compaired, Yaiza Pilar Gracia García, Nazaret Vico Moya, Rosa Iliarte Llop
• Localización: Revista Sanitaria de Investigación, ISSN-e 2660-7085, Vol. 6, Nº. 8, 2025
• Idioma: español
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• Resumen
  • español

    Los disruptores endocrinos son sustancias químicas que alteran el sistema endocrino de los seres humanos y otros organismos, interfiriendo con la producción, liberación, transporte, metabolismo y eliminación de hormonas naturales. Estas sustancias pueden estar presentes en productos cotidianos como plásticos, cosméticos y pesticidas, y su exposición está asociada con diversos problemas de salud, como trastornos reproductivos, metabólicos y del desarrollo. En este artículo, se revisan los mecanismos de acción de los disruptores endocrinos, sus fuentes más comunes, los efectos sobre la salud y las estrategias de prevención y control.

  • English

    Endocrine disruptors are chemical substances that interfere with the endocrine system in humans and other organisms, affecting the production, release, transport, metabolism, and elimination of natural hormones. These substances can be found in everyday products such as plastics, cosmetics, and pesticides, and their exposure is associated with various health problems, including reproductive, metabolic, and developmental disorders. This article reviews the mechanisms of action of endocrine disruptors, their common sources, health effects, and strategies for prevention and control.

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