Exposure to Perfluoroalkyl Chemicals and Cardiovascular Disease: Experimental and Epidemiological Evidence

Exposure to Perfluoroalkyl Chemicals and Cardiovascular Disease: Experimental and Epidemiological Evidence

Polyfluoro- and perfluoro–alkyl substances (PFAS) are organic chemicals extensively used worldwide for industry and consumer products. Due to their chemical stability, PFAS represent a major cause of environmental pollution. PFAS accumulate in animal and human blood and tissues exerting their toxici...

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Main Authors: Alessandra Meneguzzi, Cristiano Fava, Marco Castelli, Pietro Minuz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
perfluoroalkyl substances
cardiovascular disease
obesity
diabetes mellitus
arterial hypertension
platelets
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.706352/full

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