Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are exogenous compounds that have been known
for their ability to interfere with the action of hormones and affect endocrine pathways�…

Thousands of natural or manufactured chemicals were defined as endocrine-disrupting
chemicals (EDCs) because they can interfere with hormone activity and the endocrine�…

Contamination levels and distribution patterns of ten typical phthalic acid esters (PAEs) were
investigated in various types of water samples collected from Hanoi metropolitan area in�…

Increasing evidence has associated the exposure of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs)
with the cardiovascular (CV) system. This exposure is particularly problematic in a sensitive�…

The global birth rate has recently shown a decreasing trend, and exposure to environmental
pollutants has been identified as a potential factor affecting female reproductive health�…

Background: Prenatal phthalate exposure has been associated with lower birth weight but
also higher weight in childhood. Few studies have examined weight or adiposity from birth to�…

Abstract Objective: Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are present in many areas and
materials of the common life, and exposure to these chemicals can occur from products to�…

Background Phthalates are synthetic chemicals widely used in consumer products and have
been identified to contribute to preterm birth. Existing studies have methodological�…

Background: Prenatal exposure to mixtures of nonpersistent chemicals is universal. Most
studies examining these chemicals in association with fetal growth have been restricted to�…

Preterm birth is the second most common cause of death in children under 5 years of age.
The etiology of preterm birth has not yet been elucidated. Although maternal exposure to�…