{"id":64973,"date":"2014-11-14T09:23:33","date_gmt":"2014-11-14T09:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/4cd.e16.myftpupload.com\/?p=64973"},"modified":"2014-11-13T21:25:46","modified_gmt":"2014-11-13T21:25:46","slug":"warning-plastics-used-treating-premature-babies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/2014\/11\/warning-plastics-used-treating-premature-babies\/","title":{"rendered":"Warning over plastics used in treating premature babies"},"content":{"rendered":"
US researchers have warned that premature babies are being exposed to high levels of a potentially dangerous chemical in plastics.<\/p>\n
A study suggested babies may be exposed to high levels of a phthalate called DEHP in medical equipment.<\/p>\n
Some US healthcare providers have banned the use of DEHP, and other products were available, the researchers said.<\/p>\n
The UK is currently re-evaluating its position on phthalate use in devices.<\/p>\n