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A recent study has found that chemicals in food packaging, plastics, lotions, and shampoos are linked to numerous heart disease deaths. Phthalates, synthetic chemicals in consumer products, may have caused over 13% of heart disease deaths worldwide in 2018 among people aged 55-64.
A concerning geographic trend is emerging. Although researchers note that phthalate exposure aligns with risk factors like obesity and metabolic disorders, the findings strengthen evidence that chemicals in plastics pose significant health risks.
Phthalates, chemicals added to plastics for flexibility and to lotions, shampoos, and perfumes for scent retention, are called “everywhere chemicals” due to their widespread use. Scientists are increasingly alarmed by their risks, as phthalates promote inflammation, particularly in coronary arteries, worsening existing heart disease and potentially causing acute events like death.
Exposure to phthalates occurs through breathing contaminated air or consuming food and drinks in contact with plastic. These chemicals are more prevalent in highly processed foods, a known risk factor for heart disease mortality. Researchers calculate that air pollution, including microscopic plastic particles, contributes to 20% of global cardiovascular deaths.
Recent studies with limited sample sizes suggest that microplastics or nanoplastics in the carotid artery heighten the risk of stroke, heart attack, or death. Scientists are investigating how these tiny plastics may transport these chemicals.
You can reduce exposure to phthalates and other hormone-disrupting chemicals by limiting plastic use by using glass containers. Cutting back on ultra-processed foods lowers contact with these chemicals. Avoid microwaving or dishwashing plastic containers, as heat can degrade their linings, increasing chemical absorption.
To view the original scientific study click below:
Phthalate exposure from plastics and cardiovascular disease: global estimates of attributable mortality and years life lost
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