Here’s how plastic could be linked to type 2 diabetes risk

However, there is disagreement among governments and scientists as to how much of a risk BPA presents to public health.

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The finding took into account food intake, weight and physical activity. (Photo: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

New research suggests that a chemical that is often found in everyday items could increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Bisphenol A (BPA) is frequently used in disposable water bottles and takeaway containers, the traces of which are found in the urine of 95 per cent of the population.