Phthalates and attributable mortality: A population-based longitudinal cohort study and cost analysis

Accelerating evidence of endocrine-related morbidity has raised alarm about the ubiquitous use of phthalates in the human environment, but studies have not directly evaluated mortality in relation to these exposures.To evaluate associations of phthalate exposure with mortality, and quantify attributable mortality and lost economic productivity in 2013-4 among 55-64 year olds.This nationally representative cohort study included 5303 adults aged...