Study reveals link between 'forever chemicals' in everyday products and later puberty

22 Sept 2023


According to research presented at the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting, children exposed to higher levels of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are more likely to mature later during puberty. The researchers suggest the findings could contribute to better regulation of the use of these chemicals in everyday products.

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