{"id":16742,"date":"2025-04-30T08:45:06","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T08:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/?p=16742"},"modified":"2025-04-30T08:45:06","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T08:45:06","slug":"plastic-chemicals-may-be-linked-to-10-of-global-heart-disease-deaths-study-finds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/04\/30\/plastic-chemicals-may-be-linked-to-10-of-global-heart-disease-deaths-study-finds\/","title":{"rendered":"Plastic Chemicals May Be Linked to 10% of Global Heart Disease Deaths, Study Finds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Watan<\/strong><\/em>-A new study has revealed that synthetic chemicals known as phthalates, commonly found in household plastic products such as food containers, shampoos, cosmetics, perfumes, and children&#8217;s toys, may have contributed to more than 10% of global deaths from heart disease in 2018 among men and women aged 55 to 64.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1232\">According to CNN, the study specifically examined the impact of one phthalate\u2014di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP)\u2014on global mortality across 200 countries and regions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1447\">Researchers analyzed health and environmental data from dozens of population surveys, including urine samples containing the chemical residues of DEHP, which is known to be associated with cardiovascular diseases.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11054\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11054\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11054 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-1-1024x647.jpg\" alt=\"the study found that women in poor health due to any of the eight risk factors were nearly five times more likely to develop heart disease compared to women with ideal health.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-1-1024x647.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-1-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-1-768x485.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cardiovascular risks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1447\">Everywhere Chemicals&#8221; Linked to 370,000 Heart Deaths Worldwide in 2018<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1698\">The analysis found that exposure to DEHP contributed to approximately 370,000 deaths from heart disease in 2018 among individuals aged 55 to 64 worldwide. This represents more than 10% of total global cardiovascular-related deaths in that age group.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1858\">The study also showed that Africa accounted for 30% of the phthalate-related heart disease deaths, while East Asia and the Middle East each accounted for 25%.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"2092\">Dr. Leonardo Trasande, lead author of the study and professor of pediatrics and population health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, stated: \u201cPhthalates contribute to inflammation of the coronary arteries, which can lead to death.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2240\">He added, \u201cPhthalates are also known to disrupt testosterone. Lower testosterone levels in men are a marker for cardiovascular disease in adults.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14917\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14917\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14917 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8963-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Phthalates Ubiquitous in Daily Products, Linked to Hormonal and Health Risks\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8963-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8963-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8963-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/8963.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14917\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">More than 10% of global deaths from heart disease in 2018 among men and women aged 55 to 64.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"97\">Phthalates Ubiquitous in Daily Products, Linked to Hormonal and Health Risks<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2535\">Phthalates are often referred to as \u201ceverywhere chemicals\u201d due to their widespread use. They are added to consumer products such as PVC pipes, vinyl flooring, rain- and stain-resistant materials, medical tubing, garden hoses, and some children\u2019s toys to make plastic more flexible and durable.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2775\">Other common sources of exposure include food packaging, detergents, clothing, furniture, and the plastics used in cars. Phthalates are also added to personal care products like shampoo, soap, and cosmetics to make fragrances last longer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2988\">According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people are exposed to these chemicals by inhaling contaminated air or by eating or drinking items that have come into contact with plastic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3236\">Previous studies have linked phthalates to reproductive issues, such as genital malformations, reduced sperm counts, and lower testosterone levels in adult males. They have also been associated with asthma, childhood obesity, and certain cancers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watan-A new study has revealed that synthetic chemicals known as phthalates, commonly found in household plastic products such as food containers, shampoos, cosmetics, perfumes, and children&#8217;s toys, may have contributed to more than 10% of global deaths from heart disease in 2018 among men and women aged 55 to 64. 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