Prenatal exposure to EDCs, specifically the plastic component BPA, can increase the relative risk of adult obesity and metabolic syndrome.
On this call Drs. Ross and Desai presented evidence that prenatal exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), specifically the plastic component bisphenol A, can increase the relative risk of adult obesity and metabolic syndrome.
They also discussed the significance of these findings for neonatal and childhood care, and the need for strategies for the prevention and therapy of obesity to address programming effects of the early life environment.
Sources:
- Maternal Bisphenol A Programs Offspring Metabolic Syndrome, healthandenvironment.org, Sep 17, 2014.
- SlideShare presentation, Sep 20, 2014.
- DES Daughter Network on SlideShare.