Background Although diet and activity are key factors in the obesity epidemic, laboratory
studies suggest that endocrine disrupting chemicals may also affect obesity. Methods We …

Background Phthalates impair rodent testicular function and have been associated with anti-
androgenic effects in humans, including decreased testosterone levels. Low testosterone in …

Background Exposure to environmental chemicals may play a role in the development of
obesity. Evidence suggests phthalate exposure may be associated with obesity in children …

OBJECTIVE: To examine prospectively associations between urinary phthalate metabolite
concentrations and body size measures in children. METHODS: Urinary concentrations of …

Introduction: Phthalates, a class of commonly used compounds with widespread human
exposure, have been described as obesogens, or chemicals that disrupt lipid metabolism …

Methods: This cross-sectional study used the data from the National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey, 1999–2004 and was restricted to women aged⩾ 18 years, who were …

Background: Previous studies have shown that women have higher urinary concentrations
of several phthalate metabolites than do men, possibly because of a higher use of personal …

This study aimed to investigate the association of urinary concentration of phthalate
metabolites with obesity and cardiometabolic risk factors in a pediatric population. This study …

Background: Phthalates have antiandrogenic effects and may disrupt lipid and carbohydrate
metabolism. Racial/ethnic subpopulations have been documented to have varying urinary …

Background Lab studies have suggested that ubiquitous phthalate exposures are related to
obesity, but relevant epidemiological studies are scarce, especially for children. Objective To …