Associations between urine phthalate metabolites and thyroid function in pregnant women and the influence of iodine status

Background: Human populations, including susceptible subpopulations such as pregnant women and their fetuses, are continuously exposed to phthalates. Phthalates may affect the thyroid hormone system, causing concern for pregnancy health, birth outcomes and child development. Few studies have investi...

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Main Authors: Gro D. Villanger, Samantha S.M. Drover, Rachel C. Nethery, Cathrine Thomsen, Amrit K. Sakhi, Kristin R. Øvergaard, Pal Zeiner, Jane A. Hoppin, Ted Reichborn-Kjennerud, Heidi Aase, Stephanie M. Engel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-04-01
Series:Environment International
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412019325383