Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether (PBDE) Flame Retardants and Thyroid Hormone during Pregnancy

2010294 citationsJournal Articlediamond Open Access

Authors

Jonathan Chevrier · Center for Environmental Health

Kim G. Harley · Center for Environmental Health

Asa Bradman · Center for Environmental Health

Myriam Gharbi · Institut Pasteur

Andreas Sjödin · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Brenda Eskenazi · Center for Environmental Health

Abstract

Results suggest that exposure to PBDEs is associated with lower TSH during pregnancy. Findings may have implications for maternal health and fetal development.

Topics & Keywords

Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Environmental Health Perspectives

Volume 118, Issue 10, pp. 1444-1449

DOI: 10.1289/ehp.1001905

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