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Dr. Shanna Swan is an environmental epidemiologist and author of "Count Down," focusing on the effects of chemicals on reproductive health. She discusses the concerning decline in sperm counts linked to chemical exposure, particularly phthalates. Swan highlights the dangers of these substances in food packaging and their effects on male anatomy. The conversation touches on alarming reproductive trends and regulatory challenges, emphasizing the urgent need for public awareness and environmental action to combat these health threats.
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- Environmental chemicals, particularly phthalates, are critically linked to declining reproductive health metrics like sperm count and fertility rates.
- The pervasive contamination of food supplies with endocrine disruptors through plastic processing highlights their everyday risks to human health.
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The Decline of Reproductive Health
The modern world poses significant threats to reproductive health, with growing concerns about declining sperm counts and fertility rates. Factors contributing to these declines include exposure to environmental chemicals that disrupt hormonal balance. The podcast highlights that hormonal disruptions are linked to various chemicals, which can affect testosterone levels and reproductive system development in both genders. These reproductive health issues are alarming, as metrics like sperm count and fertility rates are reportedly decreasing by about 1% per year.
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