Exposure to Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate in humans during pregnancy. A preliminary report.

Latini, G; De Felice, C; Presta, G; Del Vecchio, A; Paris, I; Ruggieri, F; Mazzeo, P

doi:10.1159/000067012

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Exposure to Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate in humans during pregnancy. A preliminary report.

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G Latini

C De Felice

G Presta

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), the most commonly used plasticizer, is a widespread ubiquitous environmental contaminant. The potential health hazards from exposure to DEHP and its main metabolite, mono(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (MEHP), have been well documented. Exposure to DEHP and MEHP...

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