Endocrine Modulation in Nature

Animals are thought to serve as sentinel species for potential adverse health effects in humans. Therefore, to better understand the effects of environmental contaminants on our ecosystem, and to identify potential health risks to the human population, disease trends and changes in wildlife and fish population numbers have been studied. The effects of biohazardous chemical contaminants on wildlife have also been explored to identify the mechanisms through which these agents may exert their adverse effects. Consequently, key observations from wildlife and fish populations are included here.

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