What they found
A study found that gestational exposure to mono-isobutyl phthalate (MiBP) was significantly associated with increased adolescent-reported problem behaviors. No individual phthalates were linked to social skills scores.
What they studied
Researchers investigated the association between gestational phthalate exposure and social skills/problem behaviors in adolescents from 216 parent-offspring pairs in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Takeaways
The abstract focuses on the study's findings regarding phthalate exposure and adolescent behavior; it does not provide personal how-to steps or recommendations for individuals.
About this paper
This study recruited 216 parent-offspring pairs in Cincinnati, Ohio, between 2003 and 2006. Maternal urine samples were collected at 16- and 26-weeks' gestation, and adolescents and caregivers completed surveys at 12-year follow-up. The study controlled for multiple confounders.