Study shows racial differences in personal care product use, may lead to health inequities

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Study shows racial differences in personal care product use, may lead to health inequities

A large survey of women in California shows significant racial and ethnic differences in the types of personal care products women use on a daily basis. Because many personal care products contain endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like parabens and phthalates that interfere with the body’s hormones, the findings could shed light on how different products influence women’s exposures to harmful chemicals that contribute to health inequities.

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