On this edition of Your Call’s One Planet Series, we’ll have a conversation with Dr. Leonardo Trasande about his new book Sicker, Fatter, Poorer: The Urgent Threat of Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals to Our Health and Future … and What We Can Do About It.
He says over 1,000 everyday chemicals could disrupt hormones and have life altering effects on all of us, especially children. What can we do to limit our exposure to harmful chemicals?
Guest:
Dr. Leo Trasande, associate professor of pediatrics at the NYU School of Medicine at NYU Wagner School of Public Service
Web Resources:
Endocrine News: Q&A: Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP
EcoWatch: French Court Rules Monsanto Liable for Farmer's Health Problems
Wall Street Journal: Jury Awards Over $80 Million in Roundup Exposure Case
The NY Times: Pesticide residues found in 70% of produce sold in US even after washing