Assault on the Male

Synopsis: Scientists estimate that sperm counts have fallen by half over the last 50 years. Testicular cancer and malformations of male organs have become increasingly common. Biologists have found evidence of alarming abnormalities in fish, alligators and other wildlife, all of which points to the animals becoming ‘feminised’. Looks at possible causes in Florida swamps, a Boston laboratory, and reservoirs and medical clinics in Britain. The programme’s findings have been used in briefings to US Congressmen and have led to environmental campaigning world-wide.
Series: Horizon, Series
Language: English
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 48 min.
Year of production: 1996
Availability: Sale; 2000 sale: £99.00 (+VAT +p&p) 1993 version
Notes: Reviewed in British Council ‘VideoSelect’ Dec 1994.
Subjects: Environmental science; Medical sciences
Keywords: cancer; female hormones; hormones; oestrogen; pollution; spermatozoa

Name: BBC Active Video for Learning - now BBC Learning
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Notes: The BBC Active company has now been absorbed within BBC Learning, a division of BBC Studios. It was originally a joint venture between BBC Worldwide and Pearson Education. Formerly known as ‘BBC Worldwide Learning Studies’ and before that as ‘Videos for Education & Training’

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