US EditionChemicals in household plastic products linked to heart disease deaths, study says
- A global study published Tuesday in eBiomedicine linked exposure to DEHP, a phthalate in household plastics, to 368,764 heart disease deaths in 2018 among adults aged 55 to 64.
- Researchers analyzed data from 200 countries and controlled for factors like existing diseases, lifestyle, and other chemicals to isolate DEHP's contribution to heart disease mortality.
- Phthalates, found in products such as food containers, shampoo, makeup, perfume, and children's toys, promote coronary artery inflammation that can worsen heart disease and cause acute fatal events.
- Sara Hyman, lead author at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, said the findings add to evidence that phthalates pose 'a tremendous danger to human health,' while U.S. Deaths linked to DEHP may cause $40-$47 billion in lost productivity yearly.
- The study highlights major health and economic burdens from phthalates globally, especially in regions with rapid industrialization, and suggests urgent regulatory efforts to reduce exposure are needed.
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