Journal article
Early life exposure to phthalates and the development of childhood asthma among Canadian children
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Studies have demonstrated an association between phthalate exposure and childhood asthma, although results have been inconsistent. No epidemiological studies have examined exposure during the first year of life.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between phthalate exposures in the home environment during the first year of life, and subsequent development of childhood asthma and related symptoms.
Authors
Navaranjan G; Diamond ML; Harris SA; Jantunen LM; Bernstein S; Scott JA; Takaro TK; Dai R; Lefebvre DL; Azad MB
Journal
Environmental Research, Vol. 197, ,
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
June 2021
DOI
10.1016/j.envres.2021.110981
ISSN
0013-9351