A new study published in eBioMedicine links phthalates, chemicals found in plastics and other products, to an estimated 350,000 heart disease deaths globally in 2018. Researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine estimate that phthalates contributed to approximately 13% of cardiovascular deaths in the 55-64 age group. While the study's methodology relies on statistical modeling and estimations, it highlights the potential health risks associated with phthalate exposure.

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