Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Prenatal Exposure to Common Household Chemical Linked to Eczema

Prenatal Exposure to Common Household Chemical Linked to Eczema
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_126709.html

"Babies born to women who were exposed to the common household chemical butyl benzyl phthalate (BBzP) during pregnancy are at greater risk for childhood eczema, new research suggests.

BBzP is used in vinyl flooring, artificial leather and other materials, and can be released into the air, the researchers said."

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