The widely disregarded health risks posed by phthalates - A global call for action.

The 21st century has seen an incredible surge in the usage of phthalate-containing microplastics. These chemicals are now seen to be infiltrating the daily lives of billions of people through various routes such as food, packaging, and personal care items and are hence easily absorbed by the human body. Recent literature has highlighted significant findings regarding their oncogenicity and toxicity.