and they send athletes who use steroids to jail...

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Endocrine disruptors in everyday products may trigger early puberty

 

Some doctors worry that children as young as preschool age are facing a higher

risk of early-onset puberty -- including breast growth and pubic-hair

development -- due to the increasing prevalence of certain cosmetics,

prescription drugs, and environmental contaminants containing endocrine

disruptors or hormones. In rare cases, clusters of young children have been

found to be experiencing signs of puberty, and some of these outbreaks have been

linked to accidental exposures to estrogen, testosterone, and other chemicals in

pharmaceutical and personal-care products like shampoos and skin creams. Some

flame retardants and phthalates have also been associated with early puberty. In

1996, Congress directed the U.S. EPA to develop a comprehensive screening

program for endocrine disruptors within three years, but it has yet to get off

the ground. Robert Cooper of EPA's reproductive toxicology division blames the

delay on stonewalling by chemical industry reps on an advisory committee for the

program.

 

 

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straight to the source: The New York Times, Darshak M. Sanghavi, 17 Oct 2006

 

As nightfall does not come at once, neither does oppression. In both instances,

there's a twilight where everything remains seemingly unchanged, and it is in

such twilight that we must be aware of change in the air, however slight, lest

we become unwitting victims of the darkness.

William O. Douglas

[Guest guest]

I know

I belong to a mommy's and the discusion was

how some boys are showing signs of puberty at age 6 and 7 ( breast

growth and pubic hair)

and how some girls are getting their periods at eight years old.

 

It has to be something in the water, no one knows. Grandmas and

great grandmas are always talking about how they got their periods

at age 14 and 16!?

 

every decade kids mature faster.

 

 

 

, fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote:

>

> Endocrine disruptors in everyday products may trigger early puberty

>

> Some doctors worry that children as young as preschool age are

facing a higher risk of early-onset puberty -- including breast growth

and pubic-hair development -- due to the increasing prevalence of

certain cosmetics, prescription drugs, and environmental contaminants

containing endocrine disruptors or hormones. In rare cases, clusters

of young children have been found to be experiencing signs of puberty,

and some of these outbreaks have been linked to accidental exposures

to estrogen, testosterone, and other chemicals in pharmaceutical and

personal-care products like shampoos and skin creams. Some flame

retardants and phthalates have also been associated with early

puberty. In 1996, Congress directed the U.S. EPA to develop a

comprehensive screening program for endocrine disruptors within three

years, but it has yet to get off the ground. Robert Cooper of EPA's

reproductive toxicology division blames the delay on stonewalling by

chemical industry reps on an advisory committee for the program.

>

>

> [ email | discuss | + digg | + del.icio.us ]

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'm sure this is true, but not everyone waited until they were 14-16

to start their periods. I was 10.

 

Jo

 

, " flower child " <zurumato

wrote:

>

> I know

> I belong to a mommy's and the discusion was

> how some boys are showing signs of puberty at age 6 and 7 ( breast

> growth and pubic hair)

> and how some girls are getting their periods at eight years old.

>

> It has to be something in the water, no one knows. Grandmas and

> great grandmas are always talking about how they got their periods

> at age 14 and 16!?

>

> every decade kids mature faster.

>

>

>

> , fraggle <EBbrewpunx@> wrote:

> >

> > Endocrine disruptors in everyday products may trigger early

puberty

> >

> > Some doctors worry that children as young as preschool age are

> facing a higher risk of early-onset puberty -- including breast

growth

> and pubic-hair development -- due to the increasing prevalence of

> certain cosmetics, prescription drugs, and environmental

contaminants

> containing endocrine disruptors or hormones. In rare cases, clusters

> of young children have been found to be experiencing signs of

puberty,

> and some of these outbreaks have been linked to accidental exposures

> to estrogen, testosterone, and other chemicals in pharmaceutical and

> personal-care products like shampoos and skin creams. Some flame

> retardants and phthalates have also been associated with early

> puberty. In 1996, Congress directed the U.S. EPA to develop a

> comprehensive screening program for endocrine disruptors within

three

> years, but it has yet to get off the ground. Robert Cooper of EPA's

> reproductive toxicology division blames the delay on stonewalling by

> chemical industry reps on an advisory committee for the program.

> >

> >

> > [ email | discuss | + digg | + del.icio.us ]

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Anouk

 

I've never looked at biological statistics - but the concept that people are maturing younger nowadays is really a result of the mid 20th century push to have people mature *older*. In the 19th century, boys were considered to be " men " by the time they were 11 years old, and often had to do manual work long before that. Go back to the 16th century, and it was frequent for girls to be married at the ages of 10 and 11.

 

 

BB

Peter

On 20/10/06, flower child <zurumato wrote:

I knowI belong to a mommy's and the discusion washow some boys are showing signs of puberty at age 6 and 7 ( breast

growth and pubic hair)and how some girls are getting their periods at eight years old.It has to be something in the water, no one knows. Grandmas andgreat grandmas are always talking about how they got their periods

at age 14 and 16!?every decade kids mature faster. , fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote:>> Endocrine disruptors in everyday products may trigger early puberty

>> Some doctors worry that children as young as preschool age arefacing a higher risk of early-onset puberty -- including breast growthand pubic-hair development -- due to the increasing prevalence of

certain cosmetics, prescription drugs, and environmental contaminantscontaining endocrine disruptors or hormones. In rare cases, clustersof young children have been found to be experiencing signs of puberty,

and some of these outbreaks have been linked to accidental exposuresto estrogen, testosterone, and other chemicals in pharmaceutical andpersonal-care products like shampoos and skin creams. Some flameretardants and phthalates have also been associated with early

puberty. In 1996, Congress directed the U.S. EPA to develop acomprehensive screening program for endocrine disruptors within threeyears, but it has yet to get off the ground. Robert Cooper of EPA'sreproductive toxicology division blames the delay on stonewalling by

chemical industry reps on an advisory committee for the program.>>> [ email | discuss | + digg | + del.icio.us ]>>To send an email to -

[Guest guest]

well, with all the endocrine mimics that come in plastics, which are

everywhere...

hormones added to meat and milk..

and all the hormones and medicines flushed into water...

is it all really any wonder?

 

great...some 6 yr old with a beard is gonna kick my a**.....

fraggle

 

 

>flower child <zurumato

>Oct 19, 2006 7:06 PM

>

> Re: and they send athletes who use steroids to jail...

>

>I know

>I belong to a mommy's and the discusion was

>how some boys are showing signs of puberty at age 6 and 7 ( breast

>growth and pubic hair)

>and how some girls are getting their periods at eight years old.

>

>It has to be something in the water, no one knows. Grandmas and

>great grandmas are always talking about how they got their periods

>at age 14 and 16!?

>

>every decade kids mature faster.

>

>

>

 

As nightfall does not come at once, neither does oppression. In both instances,

there's a twilight where everything remains seemingly unchanged, and it is in

such twilight that we must be aware of change in the air, however slight, lest

we become unwitting victims of the darkness.

William O. Douglas

[Guest guest]

but i think that is more a cultural/societal thing, and not physical

they might have married you off when you were 11, but that doesn't mean you had the bodily features of someone older

Peter Kebbell Oct 20, 2006 8:22 AM Re: Re: and they send athletes who use steroids to jail...

Hi Anouk

 

I've never looked at biological statistics - but the concept that people are maturing younger nowadays is really a result of the mid 20th century push to have people mature *older*. In the 19th century, boys were considered to be "men" by the time they were 11 years old, and often had to do manual work long before that. Go back to the 16th century, and it was frequent for girls to be married at the ages of 10 and 11.

 

BB

Peter

On 20/10/06, flower child <zurumato wrote: I knowI belong to a mommy's and the discusion washow some boys are showing signs of puberty at age 6 and 7 ( breast growth and pubic hair)and how some girls are getting their periods at eight years old.It has to be something in the water, no one knows. Grandmas andgreat grandmas are always talking about how they got their periods at age 14 and 16!?every decade kids mature faster. , fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote:>> Endocrine disruptors in everyday products may trigger early puberty >> Some doctors worry that children as young as preschool age arefacing a higher risk of early-onset puberty -- including breast growthand pubic-hair development -- due to the increasing prevalence of certain cosmetics, prescription drugs, and environmental contaminantscontaining endocrine disruptors or hormones. In rare cases, clustersof young children have been found to be experiencing signs of puberty,and some of these outbreaks have been linked to accidental exposuresto estrogen, testosterone, and other chemicals in pharmaceutical andpersonal-care products like shampoos and skin creams. Some flameretardants and phthalates have also been associated with early puberty. In 1996, Congress directed the U.S. EPA to develop acomprehensive screening program for endocrine disruptors within threeyears, but it has yet to get off the ground. Robert Cooper of EPA'sreproductive toxicology division blames the delay on stonewalling by chemical industry reps on an advisory committee for the program.>>> [ email | discuss | + digg | + del.icio.us ]>>To send an email to -

[Guest guest]

When I was a girl (just let me adjust my zimmerframe) - most girls had started their periods by the time they were twelve. Some were younger and a few didn't start until they were 14.

 

Jo

 

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fraggle

Friday, October 20, 2006 8:32 PM

Re: Re: and they send athletes who use steroids to jail...

 

but i think that is more a cultural/societal thing, and not physical

they might have married you off when you were 11, but that doesn't mean you had the bodily features of someone older

Peter Kebbell Oct 20, 2006 8:22 AM Re: Re: and they send athletes who use steroids to jail...

Hi Anouk

 

I've never looked at biological statistics - but the concept that people are maturing younger nowadays is really a result of the mid 20th century push to have people mature *older*. In the 19th century, boys were considered to be "men" by the time they were 11 years old, and often had to do manual work long before that. Go back to the 16th century, and it was frequent for girls to be married at the ages of 10 and 11.

 

BB

Peter

On 20/10/06, flower child <zurumato wrote: I knowI belong to a mommy's and the discusion washow some boys are showing signs of puberty at age 6 and 7 ( breast growth and pubic hair)and how some girls are getting their periods at eight years old.It has to be something in the water, no one knows. Grandmas andgreat grandmas are always talking about how they got their periods at age 14 and 16!?every decade kids mature faster. , fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote:>> Endocrine disruptors in everyday products may trigger early puberty >> Some doctors worry that children as young as preschool age arefacing a higher risk of early-onset puberty -- including breast growthand pubic-hair development -- due to the increasing prevalence of certain cosmetics, prescription drugs, and environmental contaminantscontaining endocrine disruptors or hormones. In rare cases, clustersof young children have been found to be experiencing signs of puberty,and some of these outbreaks have been linked to accidental exposuresto estrogen, testosterone, and other chemicals in pharmaceutical andpersonal-care products like shampoos and skin creams. Some flameretardants and phthalates have also been associated with early puberty. In 1996, Congress directed the U.S. EPA to develop acomprehensive screening program for endocrine disruptors within threeyears, but it has yet to get off the ground. Robert Cooper of EPA'sreproductive toxicology division blames the delay on stonewalling by chemical industry reps on an advisory committee for the program.>>> [ email | discuss | + digg | + del.icio.us ]>>To send an email to -