Reproductive Toxicants in the Workplace: Bridging Evidence, Regulation, and Occupational Nursing Practice in the Era of Bisphenol A

Abstract

The growing recognition of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) as critical determinants of occupational health has marked a paradigm shift in workplace risk assessment and prevention. Among these agents, Bisphenol A (BPA) has emerged as a paradigmatic example of a ubiquitous chemical with profound implications for reproductive health. The accompanying article by De-Pedro-Jiménez et al. provides a timely and rigorous interpretative analysis of BPA as a reprotoxic agent, highlighting not only its biological effects but also its practical implications for Occupational Health Nursing.

This editorial seeks to contextualize these findings within the broader framework of occupational hygiene, emphasizing the urgent need to integrate scientific evidence, regulatory evolution, and nursing practice. It argues that BPA exposure is not merely a toxicological concern but a call to redefine preventive strategies, strengthen health surveillance, and consolidate the leadership role of occupational nurses in addressing emerging reproductive risks.