Variability and predictors of urinary concentrations of organophosphate flame retardant metabolites among pregnant women in Rhode Island

Variability and predictors of urinary concentrations of organophosphate flame retardant metabolites among pregnant women in Rhode Island

Abstract Background Organophospate flame retardants (PFRs) are chemicals of emerging concern due to restrictions on polybrominated diphenyl ether flame retardant formulations. We describe the occurrence, variability, and predictors of urinary metabolites of PFRs among pregnant women. Methods In 2014...

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Main Authors: Megan E. Romano, Nicola L. Hawley, Melissa Eliot, Antonia M. Calafat, Nayana K. Jayatilaka, Karl Kelsey, Stephen McGarvey, Maureen G. Phipps, David A. Savitz, Erika F. Werner, Joseph M. Braun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Flame retardants
Pregnancy
Urine metabolites
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12940-017-0247-z

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