“…For example, some phthalates and their metabolites have been reported to adversely affect the male reproductive system (Meeker et al, 2009) and to have the potential to alter androgen-responsive brain development in humans (Swan et al, 2010). Of all exposure pathways, food intake is the most important one for phthalates, followed by dust ingestion and indoor air inhalation (Clark et al, 2011;Fromme et al, 2007b;Rudel and Perovich, 2009;Wormuth et al, 2006).…”