What they found
This study found that PFOA and PFOS had the highest mean concentrations in newborn dried blood spots of children who later developed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Higher exposure quartiles of these PFAS were associated with increased risk of childhood ALL.
What they studied
Researchers examined associations between targeted and non-targeted PFAS in newborn dried blood spots and childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) risk in Los Angeles County. They analyzed 125 ALL cases and 219 controls.
Takeaways
The abstract focuses on findings regarding PFAS exposure and childhood leukemia risk; it does not provide personal how-to steps for individuals.
About this paper
This registry-based study used stratified sampling of ALL cases and controls from Los Angeles County, diagnosed between 2000-2015. Samples were newborn dried blood spots, with controls selected based on birth year and address within a PFAS-contaminated water district.