Phthalate Exposure and Allergy in the U.S. Population: Results from NHANES 2005–2006

Abstract

In this cross-sectional analysis of a nationally representative sample, HMW phthalate metabolites, particularly MBzP, were positively associated with allergic symptoms and sensitization in adults, but there was no strong evidence for associations between phthalates and allergy in children 6-17 years of age.