Endocrine altering chemicals (SAE) present in plastics can contribute to the risk of diabetes in women, according to a new study published in the 'Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & AMP;Metabolism 'of American endocrine society.
Fthalates are widely used chemicals in plastics such as personal care products, children's toys and food and drink containers.They are also found in products such as cosmetics, as well as in solvents, detergents and food containers.Exposure to phthalates is associated with a reduction in fertility, diabetes and other endocrine disorders.
"Our research has revealed that phthalates can contribute to a higher incidence of diabetes in women, especially in White, for a period of six years," says Sung Kyun Park, a doctor of science and master's degree in public health at the FacultyPublic health of the University of Michigan (United States)-.Human health, "he warns.
The researchers studied 1,308 women from Study of Women's Health Across the Nation- (Swan) for six years to see if phthalates contributed to the incidence of diabetes in this population.
About 5% of women developed diabetes over six years.These women had concentrations of phthalates in the urine similar to those of the middle -aged women in the United States in the early 2000s, when urine samples were collected.White women exposed to high levels of some phthalates had between 30 and 63% more likely to develop diabetes, while harmful chemicals did not relate to diabetes in black or Asian women.
"Our research is a step in the right direction to better understand the effect of phthalates on metabolic diseases, but it is necessary to continue investigating," Park concludes.
