Friday, August 31, 2012

Chemical exposure in the womb from household items may contribute to obesity

Pregnant women who are highly exposed to common environmental chemicals - polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFCs) - have babies that are smaller at birth and larger at 20 months of age, according to a study from Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health published online in the August 30 edition of Environmental Health Perspectives. (2012-08-31)

URL: http://www.brightsurf.com/news/headlines/78603/_Chemical_exposure_in_the_womb_from_household_items_may_contribute_to_obesity_.html

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