Correlates of urinary concentrations of phthalate and phthalate alternative metabolites among reproductive-aged Black women from Detroit, Michigan.

Amelia Kent WesselinkVictoria FruhRuss HauserJennifer WeuveKyla W TaylorOlivia R OrtaBirgit Claus HennTraci N BetheaMichael D McCleanPaige L WilliamsAntonia M CalafatDonna D BairdLauren A Wise

Published in: Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology (2020)

We found that sociodemographics, reproductive characteristics, and use of certain personal care products were associated with urinary phthalate concentrations among Black women. Our results emphasize the importance of examining exposure determinants among multiply marginalized populations.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
pregnancy outcomes
healthcare
cervical cancer screening
ms ms
breast cancer risk
quality improvement
pregnant women
type diabetes
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome