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NIH Study Links Low Birthweight to Prenatal Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Exposure

Yahoo! FinanceMarch 15, 2023News

High exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during pregnancy may be associated with lower birthweights, according to a new study funded by Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes Program (ECHO) at the National Institutes of Health.

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NIH Study Links Low Birthweight to Prenatal Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Exposure