Table 2. Prevalence [n (%)] of self-reported non-chemical occupational exposures and estimated exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals during pregnancy, INMA, 2003-2008.
| Self-reported non-chemical exposures (N = 1,739) | n (%) |
| Standing a | 1022 (58.8) |
| Heavy lifting (≥ 20 kg) a | 124 (7.1) |
| Rotating shift work | 136 (7.8) |
| Any night work | 198 (11.4) |
| Job strain and social isolation b | 404 (23.2) |
| Estimated EDC exposure (N = 1,519) c,d | n (%) |
| PAHs | 68 (4.5) |
| Polychlorinated organic compounds | 6 (0.4) |
| Pesticides | 18 (1.2) |
| Phthalates | 63 (4.1) |
| Organic solvents | 291 (19.2) |
| Bisphenol A | 10 (0.7) |
| APCs | 242 (15.9) |
| Brominated flame retardants | 13 (0.9) |
| Metals | 70 (4.6) |
| Miscellaneous e | 52 (3.4) |
EDC: Endocrine disrupting chemical; PAHs: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons; APCs: Alkylphenolic compounds; Missing exposure data: Standing, 2.2%; Heavy lifting (≥ 20 kg), 24.7%; Rotating shift work, 2.4%; Any night work, 3.6%; Job strain, 2.5%.
a Frequent (2-4 h day) or very frequent (>4 h day) exposure.
b Self-reported exposure to at least 3 psychosocial conditions and at least one lack of support condition.
c EDC exposure estimated using job-exposure matrix developed by Brouwers et al. (2009).
d n = 220 women with “unclassifiable” EDC exposure score.
e Miscellaneous chemicals include benzophenones, parabens, and siloxanes.