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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Industrialized societies significantly alter the environment, leading to climate change and widespread pollution.
  • Environmental stressors like global warming and chemical pollutants (air, water, food) pose risks to human and animal health.
  • Previous research indicates endocrine system disruptions are a key concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge on the health impacts of global warming and environmental pollution.
  • To specifically focus on the effects on endocrine glands controlled by the hypothalamic-pituitary axis.
  • To summarize the impact on the adrenal cortex, thyroid gland, and gonads.

Main Methods:

  • This study employed a narrative review methodology.
  • It synthesized existing scientific literature on environmental change and endocrine disruption.
  • The review focused on peer-reviewed research concerning the adrenal cortex, thyroid, and gonads.

Main Results:

  • Global warming and pollution demonstrably affect environmental conditions.
  • These environmental changes are linked to detrimental health outcomes in humans and animals.
  • Alterations in the function of the adrenal cortex, thyroid gland, and gonads are reported consequences.

Conclusions:

  • Environmental transformations driven by industrial societies present significant health challenges.
  • Global warming and pollution are key factors contributing to endocrine dysfunction.
  • Further research is warranted to fully understand and mitigate these endocrine-disrupting effects.