Abstract The Endocrine Society's first Scientific Statement in 2009 provided a wake-up call to
the scientific community about how environmental endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) …

Phthalates are a group of emerging xenobiotic compounds commonly used as plasticizers.
In recent times, there has been an increasing concern over the risk of phthalate exposure …

Every year millions of tons of plastic are produced around the world and humans are
increasingly exposed to them. This constant exposure to plastics has raised some concerns …

This review summarizes recent evidence that prenatal exposure to diverse environmental
chemicals dysregulates the fetal epigenome, with potential consequences for subsequent …

Phthalates are esters of phthalic acid which are used in cosmetics and other daily personal
care products. They are also used in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics to increase durability …

Several epidemiological studies suggest fetal and childhood exposure to some phthalates
may perturb normal development, with several studies consistently reporting increased risk …

Importance Preterm birth is a leading cause of neonatal mortality, with a variety of
contributing causes and risk factors. Environmental exposures represent a group of …

Abstract Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is a chemical widely distributed in the
environment as is extensively used in the plastic industry. DEHP is considered an endocrine …

Esters of phthalic acid are chemical agents used to improve the plasticity of industrial
polymers. Their ubiquitous use in multiple commercial products results in extensive …

Exposure to exogenous chemicals can affect endocrine function at multiple sites and
through numerous specific modes of action, which may have far-reaching effects on human …