Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and mercury in never-pregnant women of fertile age: association with fish consumption and unfavorable lipid profile.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine concentrations of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and lifestyle factors that may contribute to higher levels of pollutants in never-pregnant women of fertile age.

Design

Observational cross-sectional study.

Setting

Participants were recruited among employees and students at Haukeland University Hospital and the University of Bergen, Norway.

Participants

Healthy, never-pregnant Norwegian women (n=158) of fertile age (18-39 years).

Outcomes

Concentrations of 20 different PFASs, mercury (Hg), lead, cadmium, total, high-density lipoprotein and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, in addition to self-reported data on dietary intake.

Results

Seven PFASs were detected in more than 95% of the women. Women aged 30-39 years had

SUBMITTER: Bjorke-Monsen AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7841832 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature