Documents Health and Environment Alliance, Brussels 2 results

"Exposure to food and everyday electronic, cosmetic and plastic products containing EDCs may be costing up to €31 billion per year in the EU, according to a report launched by campaign secretariat the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL). Spiralling rates of hormone-related disease may be due to exposure to hormone-mimicking synthetic chemicals found in food, drink and everyday products. New study says if a small portion of hormone-related cancers, diabetes & obesity, and infertility could be avoided by reducing exposure to hormone disrupting chemicals, then billions in costs from these diseases and conditions could be saved. A change in European chemicals policy could massively reduce costs associated with cases of hormone-related diseases and conditions."

"Our report quantifies the health benefits for Europeans of stronger EU action on climate change for both the EU and different Member States. It reframes the current discussions from climate costs to climate benefits, particularly for people's health and healthcare systems. We demonstrate that a 30% emissions reduction target could save public health billions. For the EU as a whole, the anticipated benefits could be as high as €30.5 billion - equivalent to just under 0.2% of EU GDP."