Bisphenol A (BPA) in Plastics and Possible Human Health Effects

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Bisphenol A (BPA) is used to produce certain types of plastic. Containers made of these plastics may expose people to small amounts of BPA in food and water. Some animal experiments have found that fetal and infant development may be harmed by small amounts of BPA, but scientists disagree about the value of the animal studies for predicting harmful effects in people. This report discusses this issue and relevant legislation, as well as inquiries into studies currently underway to determine the true harm inherent in BPA and the degree to which people are regularly exposed to BPA.

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Schierow, Linda-Jo & Lister, Sarah A. July 23, 2008.

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  • Schierow, Linda-Jo Specialist in Environmental Policy; Resources, Science, and Industry Division
  • Lister, Sarah A. Specialist in Public Health and Epidemiology; Domestic Social Policy Division

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Bisphenol A (BPA) is used to produce certain types of plastic. Containers made of these plastics may expose people to small amounts of BPA in food and water. Some animal experiments have found that fetal and infant development may be harmed by small amounts of BPA, but scientists disagree about the value of the animal studies for predicting harmful effects in people. This report discusses this issue and relevant legislation, as well as inquiries into studies currently underway to determine the true harm inherent in BPA and the degree to which people are regularly exposed to BPA.

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  • July 23, 2008

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Schierow, Linda-Jo & Lister, Sarah A. Bisphenol A (BPA) in Plastics and Possible Human Health Effects, report, July 23, 2008; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs10733/: accessed March 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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