Endocrinologists asked to step up efforts to reduce carbon footprint of health care

Modern medical practices make widespread use of plastics, flame retardants, and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of long-lasting chemicals used to make materials water and stain-resistant. These substances contribute towards climate change and potentially expose patients to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs).

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