Periods of susceptibility for associations between phthalate exposure and preterm birth: Results from a pooled analysis of 16 US cohorts

The association of preterm birth with gestational biomarkers of DEHP exposure, but not other phthalate metabolites, differed by the timing of exposure. First and second trimester exposures demonstrated the greatest associations. Our study also highlights methodological considerations for critical periods of susceptibility analyses in pooled studies.

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Environment International
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2025-03-20
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2025.109392
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Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
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Periods of susceptibility for associations between phthalate exposure and preterm birth: Results from a pooled analysis of 16 US cohorts

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Periods of susceptibility for associations between phthalate exposure and preterm birth: Results from a pooled analysis of 16 US cohorts

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Abstract

The association of preterm birth with gestational biomarkers of DEHP exposure, but not other phthalate metabolites, differed by the timing of exposure. First and second trimester exposures demonstrated the greatest associations. Our study also highlights methodological considerations for critical periods of susceptibility analyses in pooled studies.

Environment InternationalVol. 198
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
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