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CHILDHOOD EXPOSURE TO BPA & PHTHALATES Megan Sirna

OUTLINE Learning objectives What are phthalates and BPA? How are children exposed? What are the effects of childhood exposure? What laws and regulations are in place? Knowing all of this, what actions can public health professionals take?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Differentiate between phthalates and BPA 2. Describe the effects of childhood exposure to phthalates and BPA 3. Examine regulations and policies related to phthalates and BPA 4. Identify actions for public health practitioners

PHTHALATES AND BPA Bisphenol-A (BPA) is used to harden plastics Phthalates are used to soften plastics Both are found in many consumer products

CHILDHOOD EXPOSURE Plastic toys Packaged foods and beverages Baby bottles

TOXIC EFFECTS Abnormalities in gender development, sexuality, and reproductive capabilities Liver cancer Skeletal, cardiovascular, and eye abnormalities Anxious, depressive, and hyperactive behavior

LAWS & REGULATIONS California AB 1108 “Toxic Toy Bill” 2008 – Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, Section – FDA amends Food Additives Regulation 2013 – OEHHA lists BPA on California Prop 65, one week later delists

CPSC & CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION: NOV. 20,

PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATIONS Answer gaps in the literature Advocate for safer and equitable policies and alternatives Precautionary approach

ALTERNATIVES? PHTHALATES Citrates Sebacates Adipates Phosphates Petroleum-based plastics Bio-based plastics BPA Glass Polypropylene Stainless Steel Aluminum High Density Polyethylene

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