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Obesity and diabetes: 2 reasons why we should be worried about the plastics that surround us

  • Written by Bruce Blumberg, Professor, Developmental & Cell Biology , University of California, Irvine
Obesity and diabetes: 2 reasons why we should be worried about the plastics that surround usPolyvinyl chloride (PVC) is used in a variety of applications from plumbing to health care to electronics.By SIRIKANLAYA KHLIBNGERN/shutterstock.com

Today, nearly 40 percent of U.S. adults and 21 percent of youth are obese. This trend is on the upswing and the worldwide population is becoming more obese – which is increasing the risk of other...

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