Association of Perfluoroalkyl Substances, Bone Mineral Density, and Osteoporosis in the U.S. Population in NHANES 2009–2010

Conclusion: In a representative sample of the adult US population, serum PFAS concentrations were associated with lower bone mineral density, with variation according to specific PFAS and bone sites assessed. Most associations were limited to women. Osteoporosis in women also was associated with PFAS exposures, based on a small number of cases.

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Citation: Khalil N, Chen A, Lee M, Czerwinski SA, Ebert JR, DeWitt JC, Kannan K. Association of Perfluoroalkyl Substances, Bone Mineral Density, and Osteoporosis in the U.S. Population in NHANES 2009–2010. Environ Health Perspect; http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1307909.
Received: 20 November 2013
Accepted: 5 June 2015
Advance Publication: 9 June 2015
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Source: EHP Research - June 9, 2015 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sam Duvall Tags: Research Article Source Type: research