Meltem Dinleyici
Eskisehir
Turkey
Research Article
Human Milk Phthalate Diester Levels in Turkey
Author(s): Meltem DinleyiciMeltem Dinleyici
Introduction: Newborn and infants are among the most susceptible age groups to endocrine disruption due to potential environmental toxins like phthalates. Differing results have been found on phthalate exposure through human milk from different geographic parts of the world. In this study, we aim to evaluate six different phthalate diesters in human milk samples.
Methods: In this part of the Human Milk Artificial Pollutants (HUMAP) study, human milk samples were analyzed using GC-MS to indicate the presence of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), di-“isononyl” phthalate (DINP), di-“isodecyl” phthalate (DIDP), and di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP).
Results: This study included 72 mothers aged 18 to 41 years; human milk samples were taken from t.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2090-7214.1000301