Common plastics chemicals -- phthalates -- linked to ADHD sympto...

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Thu, 11/19/2009 - 14:15

Phthalates are important components of many consumer products, including toys, cleaning materials, plastics, and personal care items.

Studies to date on phthalates have been inconsistent, with some linking exposure to these chemicals to hormone disruptions, birth defects, asthma and reproductive problems, while others have found no significant association between exposure and adverse effects.

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