Residents of Shiloh, Alabama, a majority-Black community, are seeking federal accountability for years of severe flooding linked to a highway expansion by the Alabama Department
Addressing racial disparities in phthalate exposure could reduce the risk of preterm birth
The article highlights a study revealing significant racial and ethnic disparities in phthalate exposure and its association with an increased risk of premature births. The analysis, based on over 6,000 pregnancies, indicates that Black and Hispanic/Latina women had phthalate levels up to 148% higher than White women. Lowering phthalate levels in Black and Hispanic/Latina women to those of White women could potentially reduce the risk of premature birth by 13% and 9%, respectively. The study emphasizes that social and environmental factors, rather than genetic differences, influence phthalate exposures across racial and ethnic groups. The findings underscore the environmental injustice affecting minority communities and the potential health impact on overall community well-being. The article concludes by noting the role of beauty and personal care products as a major source of phthalate exposure in minority communities.
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