Preterm birth risk increases for pregnant women exposed to phthalates

Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 11:00 in Health & Medicine

The odds of preterm delivery appear to increase for pregnant women exposed to phthalates, chemicals people are exposed to through contaminated food and water and in a variety of products including lotions, perfumes and deodorants, according to a study.

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