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A chemical banned from baby's bottles has been linked to an increased risk of childhood obesity.
Children with high levels bisphenol A (BPA) in their urine are almost three times more likely to be obese than those with low levels, a study found.
The chemical, widely used in food and drink packaging, is an "endocrine disrupter" that can have hormonal effects.
It is present in the environment at low non-toxic levels. But many experts believe constant exposure to the substance may be harmful, pointing to associations with heart disease, breast and prostate cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and infertility.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...reased-risk-of-childhood-obesity-8153308.html
Children with high levels bisphenol A (BPA) in their urine are almost three times more likely to be obese than those with low levels, a study found.
The chemical, widely used in food and drink packaging, is an "endocrine disrupter" that can have hormonal effects.
It is present in the environment at low non-toxic levels. But many experts believe constant exposure to the substance may be harmful, pointing to associations with heart disease, breast and prostate cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and infertility.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...reased-risk-of-childhood-obesity-8153308.html