Abstract The Endocrine Society's first Scientific Statement in 2009 provided a wake-up call to
the scientific community about how environmental endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs)�…

Phthalate esters (PAEs) are one of the most widely used plasticizers in polymer products
and humans are increasingly exposed to them. The constant exposure to PAEs-contained�…

Disregarding the rising alarm on the hazardous nature of various phthalates and their
metabolites, ruthless usage of phthalates as plasticizer in plastics and as additives in�…

Phthalates are plasticizers in various products and regarded as endocrine disruptors due to
their anti-androgen effects. Environmental occurrence and toxicities of parent phthalates�…

Objective We performed a systematic review of the epidemiology literature to identify the
male reproductive effects associated with phthalate exposure. Data sources and study�…

Phthalates are ubiquitous environmental contaminants which are used in industry as
plasticizers and additives in cosmetics. They are classified as Endocrine Disrupting�…

Phthalates are a group of emerging xenobiotic compounds commonly used as plasticizers.
In recent times, there has been an increasing concern over the risk of phthalate exposure�…

Alternative plasticizers to phthalate esters have been used for over a decade, but data
regarding emissions, human exposure and health effects are limited. Here we review 20�…

STUDY QUESTION Is first trimester phthalate exposure associated with anogenital distance
(AGD), a biomarker of prenatal androgen exposure, in newborns? SUMMARY ANSWER�…

Every year millions of tons of plastic are produced around the world and humans are
increasingly exposed to them. This constant exposure to plastics has raised some concerns�…