Determinants of plasma concentrations of perfluoroalkyl substances in pregnant Norwegian women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are widespread pollutants that have been associated with adverse health effects although not on a consistent basis. Diet has been considered the main source of exposure. The aim of the present study was to identify determinants of four plasma PFASs in pregnant Norwegian women.

Methods

This study is based in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa) conducted by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. Our sample included 487 women who enrolled in MoBa from 2003 to 2004. A questionnaire regarding sociodemographic, medical, and reproductive history was completed at 17 weeks of gestation and a dietary questionnaire was completed at 22 weeks of gestation. Maternal plasma samples were obtained around 17 weeks of gestation. Pl

SUBMITTER: Brantsæter AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3605228 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature