Study Links Infant Deaths and Preterm Births to Plastic Chemicals in Everyday Products
Study Links Premature Birth and Infant Death to Plastic Chemicals A recently published study in the journal eClinicalMedicine has uncovered a concerning connection between infant mortality, premature births, and certain chemicals used in plastics. The research focused on the effects of two specific types of phthalates: di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisononyl phthalate (DINP). The findings […]
Preterm birth rate up 12 percent since 2014: CDC – The Hill
Preterm birth rates in the United States are rising, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Preterm birth is birth that occurs before the completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy. According to the report, preterm births accounted for 8.67% of all births in 2022. According to a recent report […]