Transplacental transfer efficiency of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) after long-term exposure to highly contaminated drinking water : a study in the Ronneby Mother-Child Cohort
BACKGROUND: Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are stable chemicals used in various applications. PFAS exposure has been associated with lower birth weight and immunological effects in children, and limited evidence further suggests adverse neurodevelopmental effects. Previous studies show that PFAS cross the placental barrier during pregnancy leading to prenatal exposure of the fetus. Research on t
