Journal article
Views of pregnant women and clinicians regarding discussion of exposure to phthalate plasticizers
Abstract
ObjectiveThis study explores the views of pregnant women and clinicians regarding discussion of exposure to phthalate plasticizers during pregnancy, subsequent to the 2011 Health Canada ban of certain phthalates at a concentration greater than 1000 mg/kg in baby toys. This occurred with no regulation of products to which pregnant women are exposed, such as food packaging and cosmetics.MethodsPregnant women, physicians and midwives were …
Authors
Sharma S; Ashley JM; Hodgson A; Nisker J
Journal
Reproductive Health, Vol. 11, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2014
DOI
10.1186/1742-4755-11-47
ISSN
1742-4755