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Economic Burden of EDCs

Meaning

The economic burden of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) refers to the quantifiable financial costs incurred by society due to the health effects caused by exposure to these chemicals. These costs encompass direct expenditures, such as medical treatment, hospitalization, and long-term care for EDC-related conditions like infertility, obesity, or neurodevelopmental disorders. Indirect costs, including lost productivity, reduced quality of life, and disability payments, also contribute significantly to this substantial financial impact. This metric provides a crucial perspective on the true societal cost of environmental endocrine disruption.