Bisphenol-A and phthalates contamination of urine samples by catheters in the Elfe pilot study: implications for large-scale biomonitoring studies.
Environ Res
; 111(6): 761-4, 2011 Aug.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21684541
ABSTRACT
Exposure to phthalates and Bisphenol A could cause developmental and reproductive toxicity. This study provides a first assessment of these exposures for more than 250 French pregnant women. The median concentrations of total and free Bisphenol A in urine were similar to those in other studies except the highest concentrations (5% of women had total and free Bisphenol A >50µg/L). Our study highlights high levels of Di-(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate metabolites in pregnant women, suggesting recent exposure, probably in hospital. Differences between types of delivery (caesarean vs. natural) support this hypothesis. This is a significant implication for large-scale biomonitoring studies among this population.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Phenols
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Phthalic Acids
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Urine
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Environmental Monitoring
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Environmental Pollutants
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Environ Res
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
France