1 in 10 Premature U.S. Births Linked to Chemicals Found in Common Plastic Products

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By Cristen Hemingway JaynesFeb 7, 2024, 5:21 pm137 pts
A large-scale study in the United States has found that one out of 10 premature births is linked with pregnant women’s exposure to phthalates — chemicals commonly found in consumer plastic goods. Frequently used to soften plastic, phthalates are found in items from plastic wrapping and containers to toys…

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