Sex-Specific and Trimester-Specific Associations of Prenatal Exposure to Bisphenols, Parabens, and Triclosan with Neonatal Birth Size and Gestational Age
Jinfeng Fu,
Yao Yao,
Zhihong Huang
et al.
Abstract:Bisphenols, parabens, and triclosan (TCS) are common
endocrine
disrupters used in various consumer products. These chemicals have
been shown to cross the placental barrier and affect intrauterine
development of fetuses. In this study, we quantified serum levels
of six bisphenols, five parabens, and TCS in 483 pregnant women from
southern China. Quantile-based g-computation showed that combined
exposure to bisphenols, parabens, and TCS was significantly (p < 0.05) and negatively associated with birth weight
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