10 Feb 2023 --- The endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC) phthalates – commonly known as “everywhere chemicals” – have shown the possibility of increasing the risk of developing diabetes in women, according to a six-year study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. “Our research found phthalates may contribute to a higher incidence of diabetes in women, especially White women. People are exposed to phthalates daily, increasing their risk of several metabolic diseases. It’s important that we address EDCs now as they are harmful to human health,” says Sung Kyun Park, associate professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
