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) …

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 …

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 …

Abstract An Endocrine Disrupting Chemical (EDC) is any compound that disrupts the
function of the endocrine system in humans and is ubiquitous in the environment either as a …

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 …

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 …

Background Phthalates, ubiquitous environmental pollutants that may disturb the endocrine
system, are used primarily as plasticizers of polyvinyl chloride and as additives in consumer …