Objective There is limited research on the association between phthalates and metabolic
syndrome (MetS). Among adolescents, phthalate exposure, which can occur from multiple …

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 …

Phthalates, plasticizers ubiquitous in household and personal care products, have been
associated with metabolic disturbances. Despite the noted racial differences in phthalate …

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 are widely used in consumer products, food packaging, and
personal care products, so exposure is widespread. Several studies have investigated the …

Rising evidence of both experimental and epidemiological studies suggests that phthalate
exposure may contribute to increased risks of metabolic disorders. But there is limited …

Background Adolescence and young adulthood are critical periods of human growth and
development. Phthalates are environmental endocrine disruptors, and their health hazards …

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

Diet is a major route of phthalate exposure in humans due to use in food packaging
materials. School lunches may be an important contributor to phthalate exposure in children …

Background There was growing interest in endocrine disrupting chemicals that might have
effect on the obesity epidemic, but few studies on the association of phthalates (PAEs) with …