title: Risks of phthalate exposure among the general population: implications for occupational health nurses.
abstract: Personal care items including lotions, perfumes, deodorants, shampoos, and cosmetics are sources of phthalate exposure. Women of childbearing age, children, and beauty salon workers are at greater risk for exposure. Occupational health nurses are in an ideal position to rally support for improved regulatory laws and for funding of evidence-based research that will reduce phthalate exposures and improve client health. Occupational health nurses must support the establishment and implementation of procedures for workplace safety inspections among susceptible populations. Information regarding reduction of overall phthalate exposure must be available for clients. Resources like phthalate-free product lists can be valuable tools in helping clients make informed decisions about alternatives to phthalates.
authors.affiliation: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Victoria M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Pak
authors.forename: Linda A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: McCauley
mesh_terms: D003257:Consumer Product Safety; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000032:analysis; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004784:Environmental Monitoring; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006266:Health Education; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D008452:Maximum Allowable Concentration; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009785:Occupational Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010795:Phthalic Acids / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis; D012307:Risk Factors; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D014481:United States; D014484:United States Environmental Protection Agency; D017132:Workplace
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics; D010795:Phthalic Acids; C032279:phthalic acid