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Associations of urinary biomarkers of phthalates, phenols, parabens, and organophosphate esters with glycemic traits in pregnancy: The Healthy Start Study.

Mia Q PengDana DabeleaJohn L AdgateWei PerngAntonia M CalafatKurunthachalam KannanAnne P Starling
Published in: Environmental research (2024)
Exposures to phthalates and particularly DEHP during pregnancy are associated with altered glucose-insulin regulation. Disruptions in maternal glucose metabolism during pregnancy may contribute to adverse pregnancy outcomes including gestational diabetes and fetal macrosomia, and associated long-term consequences for maternal and child health.
Keyphrases
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • pregnant women
  • type diabetes
  • glycemic control
  • air pollution
  • blood glucose
  • genome wide
  • gene expression
  • metabolic syndrome
  • dna methylation
  • blood pressure
  • birth weight
  • weight gain
  • gestational age