Comparison of urinary exposure profiles to phthalates and bisphenol analogues in kindergartens in Korea: Impact of environmental choices on children’s health
Phthalates and bisphenols (BPs) are well-known endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that are widely used in diverse consumer and personal care products. Despite their vulnerability, children are frequently exposed to phthalates and BPs in their surrounding environments. Although pre-school children...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Ecotoxicology and environmental safety 2024-12, Vol.288, p.117391, Article 117391 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Phthalates and bisphenols (BPs) are well-known endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that are widely used in diverse consumer and personal care products. Despite their vulnerability, children are frequently exposed to phthalates and BPs in their surrounding environments. Although pre-school children spend most of their time in kindergarten, no comprehensive assessment of children’ exposure to EDCs has been conducted according to the type of kindergarten. In this study, the urinary concentrations of phthalate metabolites and BPs were determined in Korean children attending conventional and eco-friendly kindergartens. The exposure levels and contaminant profiles were investigated according to kindergarten type and their association with oxidative stress was assessed. Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) metabolites, such as mono-(2-ethyl-5-carboxypentyl) phthalate (median: 47.1 ng/mL) and mono-[(2-carboxymethyl)hexyl] phthalate (8.45 ng/mL) had the highest levels, indicating that they were the primary contaminants to which the children were exposed. Urinary concentrations of phthalate metabolites and bisphenol A (BPA) were higher in children from conventional kindergarten than an eco-friendly kindergarten. Conversely, bisphenol S (BPS) concentrations were significantly higher in children from the eco-friendly kindergarten than in those from conventional kindergartens, implying that eco-friendly plastic products might contain BPS as a replacement for BPA. The estimated daily intakes of BPA for all children exceeded the new tolerable daily intake proposed by the European Food Safety Authority. Malondialdehyde levels were significantly associated with the urinary concentrations of certain phthalate metabolites, indicating potential adverse health outcomes from phthalate exposure in children. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to reduce EDC exposure in children, especially in settings where alternative chemicals may still pose health risks.
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•DEHP metabolites and BPA dominate in Korean children’s urine.•Eco-friendly kindergartens showed reduced phthalate and BPA exposure.•Unexpectedly, the BPS exposure levels were higher in eco-friendly kindergarten attendees.•The exposure levels of all children exceeded the revised TDI for BPA proposed by the EFSA.•Malondialdehyde was associated with phthalate exposure in Korean children. |
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ISSN: | 0147-6513 1090-2414 1090-2414 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.117391 |