As one of the core elements of the European Human Biomonitoring Initiative (HBM4EU) a
human biomonitoring (HBM) survey was conducted in 23 countries to generate EU-wide …

Phthalates (diesters of phthalic acid) are widely used as plasticizers and additives in many
consumer products. Laboratory animal studies have reported the endocrine-disrupting and …

Alzheimer's dis ease (AD) is a leading cause of mortality in the developed world with 70%
risk attributable to genetics. The remaining 30% of AD risk is hypothesized to include …

Due to their versatility, robustness, and low production costs, plastics are used in a wide
variety of applications. Plasticizers are mixed with polymers to increase flexibility of plastics …

Feminine hygiene products, a category of daily necessities, can be a source of exposure to
plasticizers and antimicrobial agents in women. Nevertheless, studies on the occurrence of …

Abstract The German Environmental Specimen Bank (ESB) continuously collects 24-h urine
samples since the early 1980s in Germany. In this study we analyzed 300 urine samples …

Phthalates are esters of phthalic acid and are mainly used as plasticizers (added to plastics
to increase their flexibility, transparency, durability, and longevity). Humans are exposed to …

Background For Europe as a whole, data on internal exposure to environmental chemicals
do not yet exist. Characterization of the internal individual chemical environment is expected …

This study assessed the composition of single-use face mask materials, quantified the
concentration of phthalate esters in masks and evaluated associated inhalation exposure …

During the population representative German Environmental Survey of Children and
Adolescents (GerES V, 2014–2017) 2256 first-morning void urine samples from 3 to 17 …