Prenatal EDC exposure linked to altered puberty timing in children

This study found associations between prenatal exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and altered pubertal development at age 9. Some EDCs were linked to delayed breast and genital development, while others were associated with earlier development or changes in sex hormones.

Researchers investigated 386 Spanish mother-child pairs, measuring 33 EDCs in maternal blood and urine. Pubertal development was assessed at age 9 using Tanner staging and salivary sex hormones.

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This cohort study analyzed 386 Spanish mother-child pairs, recruited 2003-2005. It used single-chemical and mixture analyses to explore associations between prenatal EDC exposure and pubertal development at age 9.