Analysis reveals significant differences in plasticizer exposure among children in Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, and Bangladesh, indicating urgent health risks.
Key Points
Bangladeshi children show 1.5-2 times greater total plasticizer exposure than their peers from other countries.
Over 80% of the daily intake of plasticizers in all countries is attributed to DEHA, emphasizing its prevalence.
Children from Indonesia and Bangladesh have higher exposure to phthalates, while Thailand and Korea show a shift to nonphthalate alternatives.
The study's findings highlight critical disparities in plasticizer exposure among Asian children, calling for targeted interventions.