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Development and Application of a Chemical Ranking and Scoring System for the Management of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

환경성 내분비계장애물질(EDCs)의 우선관리순위 결정법 개발 및 적용

  • Lim, Miyoung (Department of Environmental Health, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University) ;
  • Park, Ji Young (Institute of Health and Environment, Seoul National University) ;
  • Ji, Kyunghee (Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Yongin University) ;
  • Lee, Kiyoung (Department of Environmental Health, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University)
  • 임미영 (서울대학교 보건대학원 환경보건학과) ;
  • 박지영 (서울대학교 보건환경연구소) ;
  • 지경희 (용인대학교 산업환경보건학과) ;
  • 이기영 (서울대학교 보건대학원 환경보건학과)
  • Received : 2018.01.22
  • Accepted : 2018.02.09
  • Published : 2018.02.28
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Abstract

Background: Exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) has been considered one of the main causes of a range of endocrine diseases in modern society. An EDC priority list considering exposure, toxicity, and societal concern should be established for EDC management. Methods: The chemical ranking and scoring (CRS) system for EDCs was based on exposure, toxicity,and societal concern. The exposure score system was based on usage, circulation volume, bioaccumulation, and detection in consumer products. The toxicity score system was based on carcinogenicity and reproductive and developmental toxicity. The societal concern score system was based on domestic or international regulations and mass media reports. Results: A total of 165 EDCs were considered in the CRS system. The top-five priority EDCs were Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), Benzene, Bisphenol A, Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and Trichloroethylene. Phthalates, bisphenols and parabens were identified as priority chemical groups. Conclusion: We developed a CRS system for EDCs to identify priority EDCs for management. This will be a foundation to provide an EDC management plan based on scientific decision-making.

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