Exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (bisphenols, parabens, and triclosan) and their associations with preterm birth in humans

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Preterm birth in humans (PTB), defined as birth prior to 37 weeks of gestation, is one of the most important causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality and is associated with adverse health outcomes later in life. Attributed to many different etiological factors, estimated 15.1 million or 11.1% of births each year are preterm, which is more than 1 per 10 livebirths globally. Environmental pollution is a well-established risk factor that could influence the pathogenesis of PTB. Increasing evidence has shown an association between maternal exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and PTB. This scoping review aims to summarize current research on the association between EDC exposure and PTB in humans. Database PubMed was used to identify articles discussing the effect of selected EDCs, namely bisphenol A, bisphenol S, bisphenol F, parabens, and triclosan, found in plastics, cosmetics and other personal care products, on PTB occurrence. Regardless of some inconsistences in the findings across studies, the reviewed studies suggest a potential association between involuntary exposure to reviewed EDCs and the risk of PTB. However, further studies are needed to delineate exact correlations and mechanisms through which EDC exposure causes PTB so that efficient preventative measures could be implemented. Until then, health care providers should inform women about possible EDC exposure thus empowering them to make healthy choices and at the same time decrease the EDC negative effects.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:125

Enthalten in:

Reproductive toxicology (Elmsford, N.Y.) - 125(2024) vom: 22. Apr., Seite 108580

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Kek, Tina [VerfasserIn]
Geršak, Ksenija [VerfasserIn]
Virant-Klun, Irma [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

4NM5039Y5X
Benzhydryl Compounds
Bisphenol A
Bisphenols
Endocrine Disruptors
Endocrine disrupting chemicals
Journal Article
MLT3645I99
Parabens
Phenols
Preterm birth
Review
Triclosan

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Date Completed 16.04.2024

Date Revised 16.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108580

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370121260