Prenatal and Prepubertal Exposures to Organochlorine Compounds and Perfluoroalkyl Substances and Pubertal Development at Age 12: The PELAGIE Cohort Study

    October 2025 in “ Environment International ”
    Lola Menant, Florence Rouget, Hélène Tillaut … Cécile Chevrier
    Studysummary This study reports that prenatal and prepubertal exposure to organochlorine compounds and perfluoroalkyl substances may affect pubertal development at age 12, with observed changes in development patterns in both girls and boys, highlighting the need for further research.
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