Objective We performed a systematic review of the epidemiology literature to identify the
male reproductive effects associated with phthalate exposure. Data sources and study …

Because of their large and widespread application, phthalates or phthalic acid esters (PAEs)
are ubiquitous in all the environmental compartements. They have been widely detected …

Over the past century, evidence has emerged that endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs)
have an impact on reproductive health. An increased frequency of reproductive disorders …

Phthalates are associated with a variety of health outcomes, but sources that may be
targeted for exposure reduction messaging remain elusive. Diet is considered a significant …

Some phthalates are developmental and reproductive toxicants in animals. Exposure to
phthalates is considered to be potentially harmful to human health as well. Based on a …

After briefly discussing human exposure to phthalates—diesters of 1, 2-benzenedicarboxylic
acid (phthalic acid)—this article first presents recent findings from the Study for Future …

Phthalic acid esters have been used as plasticizers in numerous products and classified as
endocrine-disrupting compounds. As China is one of the largest consumers of phthalic acid …

Because of their widespread application, phthalates or phthalic acid esters (PAEs) are
ubiquitous in the environment. Their presence has attracted considerable attention due to …

Total daily intakes of diethyl phthalate (DEP), di (n-butyl) phthalate (DnBP), di (isobutyl)
phthalate (DiBP), butyl benzyl phthalate (BBzP) and di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) were …

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 …