Filling gaps in population estimates of phthalate exposure globally: A systematic review and meta-analysis of international biomonitoring data
Jonathan M Acevedo, Linda G. Kahn, Kristyn A. Pierce, Vittorio Albergamo, Anna Carrasco, Robbie Manuel, Marissa Singer Rosenberg, Leonardo Trasande
Abstract
). Most DEHP and DnOP metabolites significantly declined internationally and in EPA, while MEP concentration declined by 10.62 ng/mL in Latin America and 8.98 ng/mL in Africa over time. Our findings fill gaps in phthalate exposure data and set the stage for further analysis of the attributable disease burden and cost at regional and international levels, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
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BiomonitoringPhthalateMeta-analysisExposure assessmentEnvironmental healthPopulationEnvironmental scienceMedicineEnvironmental chemistryChemistryPathologyOrganic chemistryEffects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals