Am J Public Health April 2021 PMID 33600256

Neurotoxicity of Ortho-Phthalates: Recommendations for Critical Policy Reforms to Protect Brain Development in Children.

Stephanie M Engel, Heather B Patisaul, Charlotte Brody, Russ Hauser, Ami R Zota, Deborah H Bennet, Maureen Swanson, Robin M Whyatt

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The discussions show a consensus on the harmful effects of orthophthalates on children's brain development, with phrases like 'urgent action needed' and references to scientific studies indicating high engagement. Words like 'damaging' and 'calls for immediate ban' reveal a strong tone of concern and urgency, reflecting the group's belief in the high impact of this research on policy reform.

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Most discussions strongly support the publication, emphasizing the dangers of orthophthalates and the need for policy action.

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Abstract in brief

  • Research shows that exposure to orthophthalates during pregnancy can harm brain development, leading to learning and behavioral issues in children.
  • Many people are exposed to multiple orthophthalates at once, highlighting the need for a comprehensive evaluation of their health impacts.
  • Policy reforms are necessary to phase out orthophthalates, especially for vulnerable groups, and existing voluntary removals by companies demonstrate that these changes are achievable.

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Chelsea Clinton
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Hope the Biden administration listens to this science too & increases regulation of ortho-phthalates to protect kids & pregnant women. “Neurotoxicity of Ortho-Phthalates: Recommendations for Critical Policy Reforms to Protect Brain Development in Children” https://t.co/6CTrKqnYMp

Feb 19, 2021 · 229 likes · 40 shares · 2,599,760 followers View post →
Vasilis Vasiliou
@vasilisyale · X

Here is the paper. Neurotoxicity of Ortho-Phthalates: Recommendations for Critical Policy Reforms to Protect Brain Development in Children | AJPH | Vol. Issue ⁦@YaleSPH⁩ ⁦@YaleDeptEHS⁩ https://t.co/wP46iiBcDi

Feb 21, 2021 · 11 likes · 3 shares · 1,646 followers View post →
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Jun 27, 2021 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 15,835 followers View post →
Jane Muncke
@jmuncke · X

Important article by @ProjectTENDR about phthalates and effects on brain development #lowlevels #everydaychemicals Neurotoxicity of Ortho-Phthalates: Recommendations for Critical Policy Reforms to Protect Brain Development in Children. https://t.co/gUaEGQnHaW

Feb 22, 2021 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 1,121 followers View post →
Kevin Bardosh
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"Substantial evidence links exposure to phthalates with increased risks for child learning, attention, and behavioral problems. We recommend phthalates be eliminated from products [with these groups]." https://t.co/RftQ0rWohX https://t.co/CL3YwKfh4u

Feb 23, 2021 · 3 likes · 14,323 followers View post →
Maricel Maffini
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@ewg a recent report by experts showed the strong association between #phthalates and impaired neurological development in children. Phthalates are endocrine disrupting chemicals allowed in food with no limits; the contaminate throughout the supply chain https://t.co/3ChMdPJ5oo.

Aug 17, 2021 · 2 likes · 907 followers View post →

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SafeChemicalWorld
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@AlpacaAurelius Phthalate exposure seems to be root cause of many issues and diseases. https://t.co/GEiqbYiAd2

Feb 27, 2023 · 23 followers View post →
SafeChemicalWorld
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Phthalates are bad for all of us. For a child exposed to phthalates in the womb or after they are born there is evidence of increased risks for child learning, attention, and behavioral problems. https://t.co/LvQ1NDdS1H

Jan 23, 2023 · 1 like · 23 followers View post →
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RT @Smell_Hell: @thecodemachine @JoannaMalaczyn1 This is a recent paper on #phthalates used to carry fragrance + their impacts on children'…

Sep 5, 2021 · 1 share · 95 followers View post →
Maricel Maffini
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@ewg a recent report by experts showed the strong association between #phthalates and impaired neurological development in children. Phthalates are endocrine disrupting chemicals allowed in food with no limits; the contaminate throughout the supply chain https://t.co/3ChMdPJ5oo.

Aug 17, 2021 · 2 likes · 907 followers View post →
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Travis Statham
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I just posted "New TENDR Article, "Neurotoxicity of Ortho-Phthalates: Recommendations for Critical Policy Reforms to Protect Brain Development in Children" in today's American Journal of Public Health. | Project TEN..." on Reddit https://t.co/cKbPSuB2K1

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RT @ChelseaClinton: Hope the Biden administration listens to this science too & increases regulation of ortho-phthalates to protect kids &…

Mar 30, 2021 · 40 shares · 5,271 followers View post →
Marlene Katz
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Stewart Lonky, MD
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#Phthalates, man-made chemicals in many plastic products, negatively impact early life neurodevelopment, according to a just-published study in @AMJPublicHealth. https://t.co/uMgDSLykb8

Mar 10, 2021 · 1 like · 4,761 followers View post →
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“Neurotoxicity of Ortho-Phthalates: Recommendations for Critical Policy Reforms to Protect Brain Development in Children” in today’s American Journal of Public Health. https://t.co/Zip73BxvZU

Mar 4, 2021 · 347 followers View post →
Dr. LoBisco
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New peer reviewed study: Neurotoxicity of Ortho-Phthalates: Recommendations for Critical Policy Reforms to Protect Brain Development in Children https://t.co/7Llljxhawt

Feb 27, 2021 · 968 followers View post →
Cyntia Fiz
@Cyntia_fiz · X

Neurotoxicité des ortho-phtalates: recommandations pour des réformes politiques essentielles pour protéger le développement du cerveau chez les enfants https://t.co/SZ9WDKhALO

Feb 25, 2021 · 214 followers View post →
Stanko Fiser
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RT @FiserStanko: @donkamion78 Phthalates ?? It hits not just men but kids too !! The study, “Neurotoxicity of Ortho-Phthalates: Recommen…

Feb 25, 2021 · 1 share · 285 followers View post →
Stanko Fiser
@FiserStanko · X

@donkamion78 Phthalates ?? It hits not just men but kids too !! The study, “Neurotoxicity of Ortho-Phthalates: Recommendations for Critical Policy Reforms to Protect Brain Development in Children,” was published Feb. 18 in the American Journal of Public Health. https://t.co/X2UEVd2XAc

Feb 25, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 285 followers View post →
Consumers Association Penang
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RT @jmuncke: Important article by @ProjectTENDR about phthalates and effects on brain development #lowlevels #everydaychemicals Neurotoxici…

Feb 25, 2021 · 2 shares · 322 followers View post →
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Feb 24, 2021 · 1,476 followers View post →
Kevin Bardosh
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"Substantial evidence links exposure to phthalates with increased risks for child learning, attention, and behavioral problems. We recommend phthalates be eliminated from products [with these groups]." https://t.co/RftQ0rWohX https://t.co/CL3YwKfh4u

Feb 23, 2021 · 3 likes · 14,323 followers View post →
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RT @VeroOdriozola2: Los orto ftalatos, usados en productos de consumo, son motivo de otra publicación que reclama que sean eliminados de lo…

Feb 22, 2021 · 1 share · 264 followers View post →
Verónica Odriozola
@VeroOdriozola2 · X

Los orto ftalatos, usados en productos de consumo, son motivo de otra publicación que reclama que sean eliminados de los productos que exponen a embarazadas, bebés, niños y mujeres en edad reproductiva. Daños neurológicos asociados a esas exposiciones. https://t.co/AyBiFVN7Xv

Feb 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 736 followers View post →
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Neurotoxicity of Ortho-Phthalates: Recommendations for Critical Policy Reforms to Protect Brain Development in Children https://t.co/UaHtg7Znvc

Feb 22, 2021 · 63 followers View post →
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Feb 22, 2021 · 1,990 followers View post →
Aly Cohen MD
@TheSmartHuman · X

RT @jmuncke: Important article by @ProjectTENDR about phthalates and effects on brain development #lowlevels #everydaychemicals Neurotoxici…

Feb 22, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,147 followers View post →
Alec Liebowitz
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RT @ChelseaClinton: Hope the Biden administration listens to this science too & increases regulation of ortho-phthalates to protect kids &…

Feb 22, 2021 · 40 shares · 92 followers View post →
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Feb 22, 2021 · 393 followers View post →
Jane Muncke
@jmuncke · X

Important article by @ProjectTENDR about phthalates and effects on brain development #lowlevels #everydaychemicals Neurotoxicity of Ortho-Phthalates: Recommendations for Critical Policy Reforms to Protect Brain Development in Children. https://t.co/gUaEGQnHaW

Feb 22, 2021 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 1,121 followers View post →
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Neurotoxicity of Ortho-Phthalates: Recommendations for Critical Policy Reforms to Protect Brain Development in Children

Feb 22, 2021 · 34 followers View post →
Research Marks Analytics
@MarksResearch · X

Chemicals in plastics damage babies' brains and must be banned immediately, expert group says. https://t.co/A4NVSaBgln Original paper: https://t.co/1UcCCLHRPf

Feb 22, 2021 · 294 followers View post →
Eric Weiner
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RT @vasilisyale: Here is the paper. Neurotoxicity of Ortho-Phthalates: Recommendations for Critical Policy Reforms to Protect Brain Develop…

Feb 21, 2021 · 3 shares · 264 followers View post →
✯Vixen Valentino✯
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Phthalates are widely used in personal care products and cosmetics, in food packaging and processing equipment, flooring and other building materials. Black and Latina women have higher exposure to phthalates than White women, independent of income level. https://t.co/Kn7YuEIMWp

Feb 21, 2021 · 1,258 followers View post →
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RT @vasilisyale: Here is the paper. Neurotoxicity of Ortho-Phthalates: Recommendations for Critical Policy Reforms to Protect Brain Develop…

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Vasilis Vasiliou
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Here is the paper. Neurotoxicity of Ortho-Phthalates: Recommendations for Critical Policy Reforms to Protect Brain Development in Children | AJPH | Vol. Issue ⁦@YaleSPH⁩ ⁦@YaleDeptEHS⁩ https://t.co/wP46iiBcDi

Feb 21, 2021 · 11 likes · 3 shares · 1,646 followers View post →
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RT @ChelseaClinton: Hope the Biden administration listens to this science too & increases regulation of ortho-phthalates to protect kids &…

Feb 21, 2021 · 40 shares · 4 followers View post →
Love Life Free
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https://t.co/waFmUxtOOQ The danger of pthalates "calls for immediate action."

Feb 20, 2021 · 661 followers View post →
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Hope the Biden administration listens to this science too & increases regulation of ortho-phthalates to protect kids & pregnant women. “Neurotoxicity of Ortho-Phthalates: Recommendations for Critical Policy Reforms to Protect Brain Development in Children” https://t.co/6CTrKqnYMp

Feb 19, 2021 · 229 likes · 40 shares · 2,599,760 followers View post →
AJPH
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"Neurotoxicity of Ortho-Phthalates: Recommendations for Critical Policy Reforms to Protect Brain Development in Children" by Engel et al. https://t.co/gnBf3rugBg https://t.co/spZthRQgMd

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#SooninAJPH "Neurotoxicity of ortho-phthalates: Recommendations for critical policy reforms to protect brain development in children" Recommends class approach be used in assessing #health impacts as has been done with other chemical classes. @PublicHealth @AMJPublicHealth

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