US EditionGlobal Heart Disease Deaths Linked To A Chemical In Plastics
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A recent study by New York University Langone Health revealed a strong link between daily exposure to plastic particles used in food packaging and medical devices and hundreds of thousands of deaths from heart disease, particularly in Asia and the Middle East. The study showed that chemicals known as phthalates, which are used in the manufacture of plastic household items, cosmetics, and detergents, caused the deaths of more than 356,000 people …
Global Heart Disease Deaths Linked To A Chemical In Plastics
A chemical commonly used in plastics called DEHP may have contributed to more than 356,000 heart-related deaths around the World in 2018 alone, according to a population study published in Lancet eBioMedicine led by NYU Langone Health. The chemical, most heavily used in Asia and the Middle East, is linked to inflammation in the arteries and can be found in common items like medical gear and food packaging. What is DEHP? The phthalates are used …
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