Exposure of Infants to Endocrine Disruptors: Research Project Summary
Date
2013-05
Date Removed
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Trenton, N.J. : New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Science
Abstract
Urine collected from pregnant women close to the time of delivery was analyzed for the suspected endocrine disrupting chemicals BPA (bisphenol A) and the metabolites of the common phthalate DEHP. Both of these are commonly
found in consumer products. Urine levels of these chemicals were examined for their association with gestational age,
anogential distance and genital abnormalities. Statistically significant associations were found between urine levels of
both the DEHP metabolite, MEHHP and BPA and gestational age. No clear association was observed between urine
levels of DEHP metabolites or BPA and anogenital distance or genital abnormalities. Given the significant national
exposure to MEHHP and the evidence that there may be a New Jersey-specific elevation in phthalate exposure, these
observations suggest the need for further elucidation of New Jersey specific exposures.
Description
Prepared by Alan H. Stern, DrPH, DABT, NJDEP, Office of Science.
Keywords
New Jersey