Phthalates, a chemical found in items such as plastics and air fresheners, are known to disrupt the endocrine system, which is responsible for hormone production and distribution in the body. The chemical has been linked to health problems including birth defects, cancers and diabetes.
This new study of 300 inner-city women and their children found that women who were exposed to elevated levels of phthalates during pregnancy, were more likely to have children who developed asthma. Read more about this study here.
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