Phthalate metabolites and sex steroid hormones in relation to obesity in US adults: NHANES 2013-2016

BackgroundObesity and metabolic syndrome pose significant health challenges in the United States (US), with connections to disruptions in sex hormone regulation. The increasing prevalence of obesity and metabolic syndrome might be associated with exposure to phthalates (PAEs). Further exploration of...

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Main Authors: Jiechang Zhang, Wen Gu, Shilei Zhai, Yumeng Liu, Chengcheng Yang, Lishun Xiao, Ding Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2024.1340664/full