Poor housing conditions are associated with a wide range of health conditions, including
respiratory infections, asthma, lead poisoning, injuries, and mental health. Addressing …

To assess whether school environments can adversely affect academic performance, we
review scientific evidence relating indoor pollutants and thermal conditions, in schools or …

The diesters of 1, 2-benzenedicarboxylic acid (phthalic acid), commonly known as
phthalates, are a group of man-made chemicals with a wide spectrum of industrial …

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 …

Global phthalate ester production has increased from very low levels at the end of World
War II to approximately 3.5 million metric tons/year. The aim of the present study was to …

Phthalates are chemicals widely used in industry and the consequences for human health
caused by exposure to these agents are of significant current interest. Phthalate toxicity …

Background Polyvinyl chloride plastics (PVC), made flexible through the addition of di‐2‐
ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), are used in the production of a wide array of medical devices …

Most research into effects of residential exposures on respiratory health has focused on
allergens, moisture/mold, endotoxin, or combustion products. A growing body of research …

In a recent study of 198 Swedish children with persistent allergic symptoms and 202 controls
without such symptoms, we reported associations between the symptoms and the …

Phthalates are a family of multifunctional chemicals widely used in personal care and other
consumer products. The ubiquitous use of phthalates results in human exposure through …