Early-Life Exposure to Per- and Poly-Fluorinated Alkyl Substances and Growth, Adiposity, and Puberty in Children: A Systematic Review

Early-Life Exposure to Per- and Poly-Fluorinated Alkyl Substances and Growth, Adiposity, and Puberty in Children: A Systematic Review

Per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a family of synthetic polyfluorinated compounds, are widely used in consumer products. Ubiquitous exposures to PFAS, in consideration of their persistence, bioaccumulation potential, and toxicities have led to concerns regarding possible harmful effects dur...

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Main Authors: Yun Jeong Lee, Hae Woon Jung, Hwa Young Kim, Yoon-Jung Choi, Young Ah Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
perfluorinated alkylated substances
birth weight
growth
adiposity
puberty
child
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.683297/full

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