Association of urinary phthalate metabolite concentrations with body mass index and waist circumference: a cross-sectional study of NHANES data, 1999–2002

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although diet and activity are key factors in the obesity epidemic, laboratory studies suggest that endocrine disrupting chemicals may also affect obesity.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We analyzed associations betwee...

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Main Authors: Singer Martha, Moore Lynn L, Weinberg Janice, Qureshi M Mustafa, Nelson Jessica W, Hatch Elizabeth E, Webster Thomas F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-06-01
Series:Environmental Health
Online Access:http://www.ehjournal.net/content/7/1/27