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Phthalates in Personal Care Products Linked to Higher Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
Key Takeaways
- Phthalates are chemicals found in plastics and personal care products.
- Study of 338 pregnant women found higher phthalate levels linked to higher blood pressure.
- 13% of participants developed pregnancy-related high blood pressure disorders.
- Reducing exposure to phthalates, especially in fragranced products, may improve pregnancy health.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com