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Higher childhood PFAS levels linked to lower body fat at age 9

"Prenatal and childhood exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances and fat distribution in 9-year-old children: A prospective cohort study in the Faroe…" — Environmental research, 2026

April 16, 2026by AI Curated

Higher childhood PFAS levels linked to lower body fat at age 9

What they found

The study found inverse associations between PFAS exposure and subsequent fat distribution at age 9 years. Higher serum PFAS concentrations at 18 months were linked to lower body fat percentages.

What they studied

Researchers examined the association between childhood PFAS exposure and body fat distribution in 378 children from a Faroese birth cohort. Serum PFAS concentrations were measured at multiple time points, and body fat was assessed at age 9 years.

Takeaways

The abstract focuses on the study's findings regarding PFAS exposure and fat distribution; it does not provide personal how-to steps or recommendations.

About this paper

This prospective cohort study investigated 378 children in the Faroe Islands. It examined the association between PFAS exposure and body fat distribution, using DXA scans and BMI z-scores to assess outcomes at age 9 years.

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