Sex differences in children's cognitive functions and phthalates exposure: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Phthalates exposure might affect children's intelligence development. This study aimed to determine (1) whether sex and age affect cognitive function and (2) whether sex differences in cognitive performance are wider with higher phthalate concentrations.

Methods

Data were collected from PubMed (1998-2022), PROQUEST (1997-2022), and SpringerLink (1995-2022). The study followed the PRISMA process. The included articles were followed by PECO framework. The GRADE applied to assess the certainty of evidence. Of 2422 articles obtained, nine were selected using inclusion criteria. The random-effects model was used to estimate the pooled effects.

Results

Our meta-regression indicated a significant difference between sex differences with age at phthalate concentrati

SUBMITTER: Liao YC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10624603 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature