Exposure To Phthalates May Be A Risk Factor For Low Birth Weight In Infants
Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 07:42
in Health & Medicine
Many parents worry about their child's exposure to phthalates, the chemical compounds used as plasticizers in a wide variety of personal care products, children's toys and medical devices. Phthalate exposure can begin in the womb, and has been associated with negative changes in endocrine function. A new study examines the possibility that in utero phthalate exposure contributes to low birth weight in infants.
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