Bisphenol an Exposure and Its Multifaceted Effects on Child Health: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a widely used chemical in the plastic industry. Owing to its toxicity, several concerns have been raised over the years. BPA is an endocrine disruptor. Early life exposure to BPA may be higher than adult exposure due to differences in physiology, diet, and behavior. Therefore, there is considerable cause for concern over the detrimental effects of exposure to these substances throughout pregnancy and the early years of life. The significant and intricate impacts of BPA exposure on children's health are highlighted in this review. Being an endocrine disruptor, BPA affects thyroid function, immunological responses, metabolic health, prenatal growth, and neurodevelopment, among other essential physiological processes. Exposure to BPA has been associated with a number of adverse consequences, including low birth weight, obesity, behavioral and cognitive problems, and asthma, this highlights the potential for long-term health complications. To reduce these hazards, stricter laws governing the use of BPA, greater public knowledge, and improvements in biomonitoring methods are crucial.