Bryan Johnson· Author
Phthalates (especially DEHP) exposure damages adults too, with those in the highest third of exposure showing 42% increased all-cause mortality compared to being in the lowest third.
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Phthalates (especially DEHP) exposure damages adults too, with those in the highest third of exposure showing 42% increased all-cause mortality compared to being in the lowest third.
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Adults in the highest third of phalate exposure showed a 40% increase in all cause mortality compared to those in the lowest third.