Phthalates are ubiquitous 'modern'chemical compounds with potential negative impacts on
children's health. A nested case–control study was designed to investigate associations of …

Human exposure to phthalates occurs through multiple sources and pathways. In the
Canadian Health Measures Survey 2007–2009, 11 phthalate metabolites, namely, MMP …

Phthalate use and the concentrations of their metabolites in humans vary by geographic
region, race, ethnicity, sex, product use and other factors. Exposure during pregnancy may …

Objective This study aims to explore the relationship between urinary phthalate metabolites
and total and specific cardiovascular disease (CVD) among the general adult population …

Background Phthalates are ubiquitous endocrine disrupting chemicals associated with
diabetes. Although women and minorities are more likely to be exposed to phthalates, no …

Phthalates are used ubiquitously and human exposure is widespread. Some phthalates are
anti-androgens and have to be regarded as reproductive and developmental toxicants. In …

In 2011, Taiwan authorities reported that two phthalates, including di-(2-ethylhexyl)
phthalate and di-iso-nonyl phthalate, were intentionally introduced into a variety of foods …

We analyzed 13 metabolites of 9 phthalates in urine of 782 Chinese school children aged 8–
11 years and estimated the daily intake for phthalates based on urinary metabolite levels …

Background Epidemiological studies on children and adults have linked toxicants from
plastics and personal care products to metabolic disruption. Yet, the impact of endocrine …

Phthalates are environmental pollutants that can enter the human body by ingestion,
inhalation and dermal absorption. Food constitutes the most important source of human …