Phthalate Exposure, Adolescent Health, and the Need for Primary Prevention

• Autores: Clara G. Sears, Joseph M. Braun
• Localización: Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America, ISSN 0889-8529, Vol. 49, Nº. 4, 2020 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Pediatric Endocrinology), págs. 759-770
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Phthalates, a class of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, are used widely in many consumer products, and exposure can interfere with a range of hormonal functions during early life. These disruptions may alter development during late childhood and adolescence. This article discusses the potential effects of phthalate exposure on adiposity, puberty, and neurodevelopment during late childhood and adolescence. It also highlights studies of behavioral interventions to reduce phthalate exposures and the roles of health care professionals and policy makers in preventing phthalate exposure.