Exposure to Perfluoroalkyl Substances and Metabolic Outcomes in Pregnant Women: Evidence from the Spanish INMA Birth Cohorts

Conclusions:
Although further confirmation is required, the findings from this study suggest that PFAS exposures during pregnancy may influence lipid metabolism and glucose tolerance and thus may impact the health of the mother and her child. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP1062

Received: 7 September 2016
Revised: 5 October 2017
Accepted: 9 October 2017
Published: 13 November 2017

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Supplemental Material is available online (https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP1062).
The authors declare they have no actual or potential competing financial interests.
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Source: EHP Research - November 13, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Daniil Lyalko Tags: Research Source Type: research