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  • Environmental Health
  • Pediatric Allergy
  • Toxicology

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  • Parabens are widely used endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) found in consumer products.
  • The link between paraben exposure and pediatric allergic diseases is not well understood.
  • Understanding these associations is crucial for public health, especially in vulnerable pediatric populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between paraben exposure (propylparaben and benzylparaben) and allergic phenotypes in children.
  • To explore the role of internal (urine) and external (dust) exposure routes.
  • To identify specific paraben compounds and exposure patterns linked to allergic rhinitis and asthma.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study was conducted in Shanghai, analyzing paraben levels in children's urine and indoor dust.
  • Quantitative measurements of four paraben compounds were performed.
  • Bayesian Kernel Machine Regression (BKMR) and Weighted Quantile Sum (WQS) regression models were used to assess mixture effects and identify primary risk drivers.

Main Results:

  • Propylparaben (PrP) was detected in all urine and most dust samples, showing the highest concentrations.
  • Urinary PrP was significantly associated with all allergic phenotypes (allergic rhinitis only, asthma only, and comorbidities).
  • Dust-borne PrP was linked to allergic rhinitis only, suggesting a direct nasal exposure pathway. Urinary PrP and Benzylparaben (BzP) were identified as key risk factors, with synergistic effects observed in genetically susceptible children.

Conclusions:

  • Children with respiratory allergies exhibit higher exposure levels to propylparaben and benzylparaben.
  • Exposure to these parabens, particularly PrP, is associated with increased risk of pediatric allergic diseases.
  • Children with a parental history of allergy show heightened susceptibility to paraben-induced allergic conditions, indicating a significant gene-environment interaction.