Endocrine Disruptors: Environmental Impact and Health Effects

This lecture discusses the history and impact of endocrine disruptors, focusing on DDT as a case study. It covers the environmental consequences of DDT use, the ban on DDT, its omnipresence in various ecosystems, and the health effects observed in wildlife. The lecture also explores the correlation between DDT exposure and reproductive abnormalities in animals, emphasizing the importance of understanding the implications of endocrine disruptors on both wildlife and human health.