Early puberty has been shown to raise the risk of breast cancer; high risk adolescent behaviors such as drug and alcohol use, unprotected sex, and crime; mental and physical health problems such as depression and anxiety; and lower academic education.

The childhoods of U.S. girls have been significantly shortened. Girls get their first periods today, on average, a few months earlier than did girls 40 years ago, but they get their breasts one to two years earlier. Early puberty hits girls in low-income communities of color even harder. Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in everyday products can increase the risk of early puberty. To slow early puberty we need public health policies that protect our children from harmful chemical exposures.

SB 1713 will reduce our children's exposure to phthalates, bisphenol A and lead in certain products! Take action below and contact your Assembly and State Senate representatives to show your support for SB 1713.

Sample Letter for Campaign

Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,

I am concerned about the impact of environmental contaminants on our reproductive health and the health of California children. I am especially concerned about the trend of our daughters reaching puberty earlier and earlier.

Please support SB 1713 (Migden), a bill to reduce our children's exposure to phthalates, bisphenol A and lead in certain products. Parents should be able to trust that products designed to be used on and by children, such as toys, baby lotions, teethers, bottles, and plastic baby books, do not contain these chemicals.

Sincerely,

Campaign Launched:
March 19, 2008