The role of lifestyle in the impact of constant phthalate exposure on overweight and obesity: A longitudinal cohort study in China
Authors' conclusion
These results suggest the importance of reducing constant exposure to high levels of PAEs to reduce the risk of obesity, especially in individuals with unhealthy lifestyles. The government should strengthen the formulation of regulations and standards for PAEs while guiding parents to use fewer plastic products.
Study context
- Population
- Children in China740 analysed
- Participants
- 829 children
- Exposure
- Constant high vs constant low phthalate exposure
- Outcome
- Overweight/obesity and obesity
Methodological detailsfive repeated follow-up visits
- Five repeated follow-up visits
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
CH vs CLOdds ratio (CI)
Overweight/obesity; girls, unhealthy lifestyle
2.99(1.11–8.05)
Obesity; girls, unhealthy lifestyle
11.58(1.38–96.87)
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
- An interaction effect between constant PAE exposure and lifestyle was observed on obesity in girls
Original publication
The role of lifestyle in the impact of constant phthalate exposure on overweight and obesity: A longitudinal cohort study in China. Pediatr Obes. Published 17 March 2025. doi:10.
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