Plastic Chemical Linked to Heart Disease Deaths Worldwide

Posted: 2025-05-08 03:39:33 UTC

@Mario NawfalMarioNawfal

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#HeartDisease

#DEHP

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TL;DR;

A study links the plastic additive DEHP to 356,000 heart disease deaths globally in 2018, with a significant economic impact, urging for global regulation.

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DEHP linked to 356,000 heart disease deaths in 2018

Primarily affects rapidly industrializing regions

Economic toll estimated at up to $3.74 trillion

Urgent need for global regulation

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Exposure to plastics continues unchecked in developing nations

Chronic artery inflammation caused by DEHP

Lack of global regulation on plastic additives

Plastic Chemical Linked to Heart Disease Deaths Worldwide

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