About The Study: Data from this cross-sectional study show that exposure to single and mixtures of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) was associated with higher odds of endocrine disruption (ED) among women. The findings demonstrated that certain PFAS compounds, particularly n-PFOS, were associated with ED. PFAS are widely used in industry, and increasing evidence suggests that even low-level, chronic exposure may disrupt endocrine function and harm health. Exposure to mixtures of PFAS remained positively associated with developing ED.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Rezaul Karim Ripon, BPHD, SM, email rripon@hsph.harvard.edu.
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