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July 23, 2026Ecotoxicology and Environmental SafetyOpen Access

Phthalate exposure in Korea: Environmental contamination, human biomonitoring, health effects, and regulatory responses

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HIHosub ImDSDonggeun Sul

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This review analyzes phthalate exposure, health effects, and regulations in Korea, indicating ongoing public health challenges.

Key Points

  • This review aims to synthesize evidence on phthalate exposure in Korea, focusing on contamination, health impacts, and regulatory responses.
  • Reviewed peer-reviewed literature from 2009 to 2025
  • Utilized data from the Korean National Environmental Health Survey and various environmental monitoring reports
  • Analyzed associations between exposure levels and health effects
  • National biomonitoring shows extensive phthalate exposure, with children having higher levels than adults
  • Environmental contamination persists in various ecosystems, primarily with DEHP, DINP, and DIDP
  • Epidemiological studies link phthalate exposure to endocrine disruption, allergic disorders, and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes

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Im et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a61aeeefaa9903c51169ee3https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2026.120520
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