Trasande

Trasande

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Dr. Leonardo Trasande is a prominent pediatrician and environmental health expert known for his research on the impacts of environmental chemicals, including phthalates, on human health. He has been at the forefront of studies linking these chemicals to serious health issues such as heart disease, obesity, and other chronic conditions, emphasizing the need for greater awareness and regulation of endocrine-disrupting chemicals.

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Senior study author Dr. Trasande pointed out the potential limitations of the analysis regarding DEHP and heart disease.

Chemical found in common plastics linked to heart disease mortality in new study
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-05-03
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Trasande says that while 13% may seem like a high number, phthalate exposure may overlap with and exacerbate other risks.

Phthalate chemicals in plastic linked to 350,000 deaths from heart disease
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-04-30
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