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Phthalate Exposure Linked to Asthma Risk in Children

2014-09-17 14:06:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Nature World: Exposure to a class of everyday chemicals called phthalates increases asthma risk in children, a new study has found. The study, conducted by researchers at Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health, has found that prenatal exposure to two phthalates can affect asthma risk. Phthalates are used in plastic dishware, insect repellent, vinyl flooring and several other products. The "new car smell" is due to these chemicals. According to researchers, children born to mothers who were exposed...

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