POPs and Pubertal Timing: Evidence of Delayed Development
Nate Seltenrich covers science and the environment from Petaluma, CA. His work has appeared in High Country News, Sierra, Yale Environment 360, Earth Island Journal, and other regional and national publications.
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Citation: Seltenrich N. 2015. POPs and pubertal timing: evidence of delayed development. Environ Health Perspect 123:A266; http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.123-A266
News Topics: Endocrine Disruptors, Endocrine Health, Organochlorines (OCs), Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), Pesticides, Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs), Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
Published: 1 October 2015
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