A recent study published in eBioMedicine indicates that chemicals found in plastics, specifically phthalates, may be associated with 350,000 heart disease deaths globally in 2018. Researchers from NYU's Grossman School of Medicine estimated that 13 percent of cardiovascular deaths among those aged 55-64 could be attributed to these chemicals, commonly found in food packaging and personal care products. While the findings prompt concern, experts note the study's reliance on statistically complex models and highlight the need for additional research to clarify the relationship between phthalates and heart disease.
Research has linked common plastics chemicals, known as phthalates, to an estimated 350,000 global deaths from heart disease in 2018, particularly among middle-aged individuals.
The correlation between phthalates and cardiovascular deaths demands further investigation, particularly around how they affect metabolic factors which may contribute to heart disease.
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