A study indicates that certain chemicals in household plastics, like di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), may be connected to heart disease mortality, particularly among adults aged 55 to 64. Conducted by NYU Langone Health, the research estimates that exposure to DEHP could have led to 350,000 cardiovascular deaths in 2018, with significant impacts in regions such as South Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific. However, the researchers warn against drawing direct causation from their findings and highlight limitations in their modeling approach.
The new study from researchers at NYU Langone Health in the US suggests certain common plastic chemicals might be associated with more than 10% of heart disease deaths in adults ages 55 to 64. This is alarming, considering cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally, responsible for an estimated 17.9 million deaths each year.
While DEHP is found worldwide, the study found its impact is concentrated in just a few regions, with Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific accounting for three-quarters of the total estimated deaths associated with DEHP.
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