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Endocrine Disrupters and Water Quality

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Man-made chemicals present in the environment can mimic estrogen and other human hormones. Known as endocrine disrupters, these mimics can cause human diseases such as breast cancer by disrupting normal biological processes. In this poll we hope to determine the general level of public awareness and concern regarding this health threat.
Are you concerned about the 'Environment' (air,water,food)?
Yes
No
Somewhat
Do you feel there is a connection between toxic pollutants in our environment and the incidence of human diseases?
Yes
No
Need To Know More
Is the US Government doing a good job of cleaning up the environment?
Yes
No
Somewhat
One of the obstacles in controlling pollution is the huge expense involved in identifying toxicity of chemicals and actual cleanup of polluted areas. Do you agree?
Yes
No
87,000 chemicals currently in use are suspected 'endocrine disrupters'. It has been estimated that it would cost about 2 million dollars per compound, or up to 180 billion dollars, to confirm the hormone disrupting character of these compunds. Do you think:
this is too much
just right
not enough
Would you favor the development of an inexpensive test for identifying these compounds?
Yes
No
The government plan to test such a large number of chemicals is also expected to utilize large numbers of animals. Would you favor a test system that would:
reduce the number of animals used by 30% ?
reduce the number of animals used by 50% ?
eliminate the number of animals used?
Would you invest in a company that had developed a testing system for endocrine disrupters that helps reduce the need for animals?
Yes
No
Would like to know more before investing
If a company had already developed a system for identifying endocrine disrupters that was rapid, inexpensive, did not depend on animals, and could help reduce use of animals by others, would you in vest in that company?
Yes
No
This poll was created on 2002-06-23 15:15:04 by Endocrine Disrupters