The Heartbreaking Toll of Plastics: Phthalates and Global Health Risks
Published on: April 29, 2025, 6:02 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A study links phthalates, used in household plastics, to over 3.5 lakh deaths from heart disease in 2018, notably impacting South Asia. Phthalates pose severe health risks, including heart conditions. Researchers call for global regulations to mitigate exposure, highlighting disparities in impacts across regions.
