Phthalate Esters and Childhood Obesity

Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention480 enrolled

Overview

Phthalate esters have been considered closely related with childhood obesity, but the existing studies revealed inconsistent results. This study was desigened to investigate the association between phthalate esters and childhood obesity in China.

The physical activity, dietary intake and the levels of urine phthalate metabolites of children were detected, and the associations between these 3 factors and childhood obesity were analyzed.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

480

Conditions

Childhood Obesity

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 6 YearsMax age: 8 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children who were classified as normal, overweight and obesity based on age, gender and BMI. Exclusion Criteria: * The participants who were with endocrine disorders.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

the levels of urine phthalate metabolites

9 phthalate metabolites (MMP, MEP, MnBP, MiBP, MEHP, MEOHP, MEHHP, MCEPP, MCMHP) in first morning urine sample of the participants were detected

Time frame: 3 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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