Phthalate Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of Childhood Cancer, Study Finds

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By Paige BennettMar 17, 2022, 6:37 pm402 pts
Phthalates, known as “everywhere chemicals” or plasticizers, have been linked to an increased risk in childhood cancer, a new study finds. These chemicals are widely used in consumer products and increase the durability or consistency of plastic. Researchers at the University of Vermont Cancer Center…

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